Shellbrook Chronicle February 10th

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012

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Puck ‘n’ Funny draws big laughs Good times were had and money was made as Shellbrook Minor Sports hosted Puck ‘n’ Funny at the Shellbrook Community Hall Saturday night.

The event, featured three comedians and a dance with musicians Bitten by Air, drew about 200 through the doors.

According to Minor Sports treasurer, Greg Muller 165 advance tickets were sold while there were also a number of people who just came for the dance following the Shellbrook Silvertips Provincial C game against the Delisle Bruins.

“It went fairly well, we picked up some people who came just for the dance which was good,” said Muller.

“A lot of people (who couldn’t or didn’t attend) purchased tickets and used it as more of a donation.”

PA based Kelly Taylor was a hit with the crowd due to his knowledge of the area and getting his digs in on a number of senior hockey players who call Shellbrook home.

Proceeds from the event will go toward keeping Minor Sports programing affordable.

The evening’s silent auction featured a mixture of sports memorabilia provided by the Puck ‘n’ Funny along with items collected by Minor Sports from local businesses. Five of the ten bigger ticket items brought by Puck ‘n’ Funny were sold while all of the prizes collected by Minor Sports from local merchants also sold.

The current need is hockey jerseys for teams in the Minor Sports system. This year 12 teams played under that umbrella from Initiation Program (IP) to Midget.

“These are the highest numbers we’ve had in hockey in years,” said Muller.

A new set of uniforms can range from $2,500 to $5,000 depending on the age group.

Earlier this year, the Shellbrook Kinsmen club, who operated the bar at the event, committed to purchase a full set of home and away jerseys for one of the Minor Sports teams.

Muller said that some new jersey sets will be ordered once a new colour scheme is agreed upon.

Prince Albert comedian, Kelly Taylor had the crowd in stitches as part of the Puck ‘n’ Funny roster of comics Saturday night at the Shellbrook Community Hall.

Two arrested in Big River drug bust A search in the Town of Big River on the weekend resulted in a pair of arrests along with the seizure of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a large amount of cash.

Big River RCMP and the Prince Albert Integrated Street Enforcement Team executed a search warrant February 3 in the Town of Big River under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at a residence.

Two people were taken into custody without incident and a quantity of cannabis marihuana, drug paraphernalia, and a large amount of cash was seized. The search warrant was a result of an ongoing

investigation resulting in charges being laid against two Big River residents.

Wilson Lyndon Coutts, 28, from Big River, has been charged with possession of cannabis marihuana for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime and two counts of breaching his probation order. He was remanded into custody and appeared in Prince Albert court on Monday. His next court appearance will be Monday February 13 in Prince Albert.

Kennedy Irene Morin, 18, from Big River, was been charged with possession

of cannabis marihuana for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of proceeds of crime. She was released for her first court appearance in Big River on March 5.

If anyone has information on Drug Trafficking please contact the Big River RCMP detachment at (306) 469-2590 or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1800222-8477, *8477 on SaskTel, text TIP206 plus your message to CRIMES (274637) or online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com where you can also attach digital photographs.

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Local teams competing in provincials Teams across the region are competing in hopes of capturing a Provincial hockey title.

The following are the results from around the region: The Shellbrook Bantam Elks will face off against Birch Hills in round two of the Provincial C draw. The Elks dropped the Watrous Hawks 17-3 in game one

which marked the end of the series. The Hawks opted not to play game two.

In Midget D action, Debden slipped past Hillmond by a goal to advance to the second round of the draw. The teams battled to an 8-8 draw in game one of the series while game two saw Debden win 5-4.

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They will now face Macklin in round two.

The Spiritwood Midgets are off to a good start in their campaign for a Midget B title. The team edged Wilkie 3-2 in the opening game of their second round match-up.

In the opening round, Spiritwood won the their two game total point match-up with Kerrobert 14-12 in a pair of high scoring games.

Spiritwood opened the series with a 9-2 win but lost game two 10-5 in

the two game total point series.

Game two decided the Bantam B matchup between Spiritwood and Rosthern. Game one ended in a 1-1 draw while Spiritwood won game two 4-1.

They will face off against the winner of Kerrobert and Unity.

In Pee Wee C, Spiritwood holds a 5-2 lead over Unity heading into game two of the series.

The winner of that

series will face the winner of the match up between Hague and St. Walburg.

The Shellbrook Pee Wee Elks will take a 13 0 lead into their game with St. Brieux February 13 in the Provincial B bracket.

The winner will face off against the winner of the Tisdale and Humboldt series.

Also in the Pee Wee B bracket, Big River holds a 9-1 lead going into game two with Rosthern. The winner of the series will go on to face the win-

ner between Dodsland and Warman.

The Canwood Canucks Female Midget AA fell short of advancing in the bracket with consecutive losses to Dodsland. In game one they were shut out 7-0 while game two saw the teams battle to a 7-5 finish.

The Shellbrook Midget Elks have a steep hill to climb in the after losing game one of their Provincial C match-up with Hudson Bay 13-0.

Saskatchewan’s building permit increases led Canada in 2011 with a 25 per cent increase over 2010, according to Statistics Canada.

Saskatchewan’s growth outpaced the 1.7 per cent national rise. Building permits totalled $2.6 billion in 2011, the highest on record, beating the previous

figure of $2.2 billion in 2008. Saskatoon and Regina also set building permit records.

“Saskatchewan has more people than ever before, we have more jobs than ever before and every day new homes and businesses are being built to make this province a great place to work and

raise a family,” Enterprise Minister Jeremy Harrison said. Building permits totalled $2.6 billion in 2011. Non-residential building permits (seasonally-unadjusted) increased by 26.3 per cent in 2011, compared to 2010, while residential permits were up by 24.5 per cent. Saskatchewan ranked first in annual growth rates of both residential building permits

and non-residential building permits. Neighbouring Alberta was second with an 11.3 per cent increase in building permit values and Manitoba was third with a 6.0 per cent increase.

“Saskatchewan is on track to again see more jobs and more opportunities for businesses as our economy continues to move forward,” Harrison said.

2011 record year for Sask building permits

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To keep prices affordable, jerseys modeled after a current NHL team are usually ordered because of their availability.

However it isn’t just the hockey jerseys that need a refresh as softball season is right around the corner and many of the team jersey sets have reached the end of their useful life.

According to Muller, the bulk of these funds will likely be earmarked for hockey programs as the event took place during hockey season. The same is done for the annual walkathon which has raised funds for projects at the Shellbrook Sports Grounds.

To help maximize their funds, Team Scotia also sold 50/50 tickets and ran the door and will be matching applicable funds raised to a maximum of $5,000.

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The Shellbrook Hospital Auxiliary held their first meeting of 2012 on January 24th. There was 8 members present.

No treasurer’s report.

The Showcase at the Hospital brought in $20.

New Business: Feb. 21st there will be a Mardi Gras at the Parkland Nursing home. A bingo will be held with prizes for residents. Auxiliary members will be helping.

The Home Staff want Auxiliary members to come in evenings to play cards or other games with residents. It is scheduled for Feb. 7th and Feb. 21st at 7 p.m.

Next meeting March 27th, 2 p.m.

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Silvertips down 10-0 in series with Delisle The Shellbrook Silvertips will have their work cut out for them as they try to come back from Saturday night’s 10-0 loss at the hands of the Delisle Bruins in their senior Provincial C match-up.

Delisle opened the scoring just 36 seconds into the first with a goal

from Blake Rolston.

The game was delayed for several minutes after Delisle’s Ryan Dubkowski required medical attention after hitting his head.

Paramedics attended the scene Shellbrook’s Mitch Wourms was assessed 5 minutes for checking from

behind and received a match penalty on the play.

After the delay, the Bruins picked up where they left off scoring three goals to finish the first.

Chad Starling scored a single while Kevin Mryglod added a pair.

Chad Laing and Elliot Hanes scored in the sec-

ond .

In the third, Starling and Chris Mryglod scored singles while Kevin Mryglod capped off an eight point night with a pair of goals to give the Bruins a 10-0 win.

Game two of the two game total point series will take place in Delisle Friday February 10 at 8 p.m.

However, the Tips bounced back Sunday night with their final regular season game of the season with the rival St. Louis Blues.

Silvertips 9 St. Louis 8 The Shellbrook Silvertips pushed for a win in a game that looked to be out of their hands early.

The Blues opened each of the three periods with a goal in the first minute.

Troy Regnier scored a pair and Brent Pilon scored a single in the first while the Silvertips replied with goals from Devin Dicus and Matt Sommerfeld.

St. Louis opened the second period with a pair

of quick goals from Cole Tait in a span of 38 seconds while Preston Regnier and Lee Regnier each scored singles. The Silvertips had a three goals second period with goals coming from Marshall Harris, Landon McComas and Nic Martin.

The Blues took an 8-5 lead early in the third with Lee Regnier’s second goal of the game but that’s when things began to slide.

Devin Dicus capped off his hattrick with a pair of goals six minutes a part to bring the Silvertips within a goal.

Brendon Canaday tied

the game at eight goals a piece with 4:20 left on the clock while Nic Martin potted the game winner, his second goal of the game, with 1:29 remaining in the game.

The Silvertips and Blues now await the winners of the Leoville vs.

Birch Hills and Big River vs. Northwest matchups for their opponents in the second round of the BLHL playoffs.

The Silvertips and Blues earned byes into the second round of the playoffs by virtue of their first and second round finishes in league play.

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Devin Dicus is held up by a Delisle defender in front of the Bruins’ net during the Silvertips 10-0 loss to the Delisle Bruins Saturday night.

Pension reform There has been speculation in the administration of the CPP. With an aging population, the number media recently that our government may make changes to Old Age Security. I of seniors in our country will be increasing rapidly over can assure you the next twenty that seniors will years, as memmaintain all of bers of the “Baby the benefits that Boom” generathey currently ention reach senior joy and that there status. This will will be no changDesnethé-Missinippiresult in a mases to the amount Churchill River sive increase in of these benefits. the cost of fundOur governing the Old Age ment will act, and Security benefit, is acting, to protect Old Age Security. We will not put the with two taxpayers per senior by 2030, as financial security and well-being of our compared with four taxpayers per senior in 2010. seniors at risk.

Our task, as a government, is to enOur government cares about seniors.

Since 2006, our government has increased sure the future of the Old Age Security the Guaranteed Income Supplement for benefit in a responsible, prudent way. If our most vulnerable seniors, introduced we do nothing, the program will become pension income-splitting, increased the too expensive and unsustainable. We will age credit and introduced the tax-free sav- give much study to the issue in order to ings account and the pooled registered safeguard a viable OAS program for fupension plan to help Canadians save for ture generations.

As always, I look forward to your letretirement.

While changes in population demo- ters, e-mails and calls. Write me at: Rob graphics will necessitate new ways of Clarke MP, House of Commons, 502 Jusfunding Old Age Security, any adjust- tice Building, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6. ments to benefit packages or amounts I hope you will find time to visit my webwould be done with substantial notice and site http://www.robclarkemp.ca To conan adjustment period. The Canada Pen- tact me via e-mail use clarkr@parl.gc.ca sion Plan is a separate plan, funded by or call my constituency office toll-free at premiums paid by Canadians with each 1-866-400-2334.

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Opinions Brad Dupuis News Editor

Teacher appreciation In our busy lives, adults tend to fall into a pattern of just doing things. We wake up in the morning, follow our morning ritual -- whatever that may be -- and then we sleepwalk off to work, do the job and come home.

Wash, rinse, repeat.

Because of the pace of our lives we tend to fall into these patterns as a way of avoiding additional decision making and thought processing as a means to save time.

We make the decision once or a handful of times rather than every work day.

This leads to a lack of appreciation for the things around us. My truck starts because I turn the ignition key.

I buy my produce at the grocery store because it is there when I show up.

My child is educated because I drop her off at an institutional learning facility five days a week for six hours at a time.

We do these things day after day because the result is always the same, meaning we don’t really have to think about the situation or what goes into that service being provided.

Next week (February 13-17) is National Teachers Appreciation Day, a time to slow down and really think about the valuable service that teachers provide.

As a parent, the reality is that my child’s teacher has one of the most important jobs in my life. They are responsible for teaching my child the fundamentals of reading, writing and math which are the building blocks her learning later in life.

Teachers spend six hours a day, five days a week with our children and as a result not only shape their minds but also have a hand shaping the person they become.

Lessons learned in school stay with a person for life.

So the next time you see your kid’s teacher make a point of telling them that you appreciate what they are doing for your child. *** Watching the Superbowl Halftime show once again lead me to wonder who booked the talent and why they thought it was a good idea?

There is no question that Madonna has sold millions of cds and has been selling out concerts for three decades but she isn’t a talent that screams Superbowl.

Like the Black Eyed Peas at last year’s NFL Championship game, the performance kind of made me want to hurt myself which was further fueled by Madonna’s latest offering featuring Nikki Minaj and MIA. I know I’m not alone. As much as it pains me to say it, I think Nickelback would have been better.

Maybe I’m wrong but it seems to me that the folks booking the talent aren’t necessarily looking for the best artists for their target audience but are instead looking for the performer with the biggest name that is either launching a tour or album at that time.

It all makes me nostalgic for great halftime shows performed by the likes of The Rolling Stones, U2 and Prince.

But sadly, those days seem to be gone.

The Paul Martin Commentary This year’s Super Bowl was worth an estimated $150 million to the City of Indianapolis. That from a report prepared by Harris Bank, the US arm of Bank of Montreal which said last year’s impact in Dallas was even bigger.

That is the straight up financial impact – from tourists descending on the city, hundreds of corporate parties and promotions and so on – but there’s also the intangible benefits of exposing decision-makers to your community as well as all the name mentions for the host city on TV and so on.

The Indianapolis story is one that is especially unique because this community was once a depressed, rust belt city. It rebuilt is economic fortunes by investing in a new covered stadium downtown that triggered millions in additional investment in the adjacent neighborhoods. And now it has hosted the biggest show on earth, enjoying an economic shot in the arm that exceeding $100 million.

As people in Saskatchewan wrestle with the idea of a new stadium for the Roughriders which would double up as an entertainment complex the Indianapolis story is one worth noting. *** The latest job figures both nationally and regionally are becoming more and more perplexing, raising the question of whether we need to rewrite the way we assess these numbers.

Here in Saskatchewan, for example, we’ve seen sluggish growth in employment numbers, a fact that has economists and observers scratching their heads. After all, how can the economy be performing so well and not be creating more jobs. Some even call it a jobless boom.

Yet, on the other hand, we hear employers constantly

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complaining that they can’t find talent. So what we’ve got is weak job growth as well as a labor shortage. This apparent contradiction feels like a mismatch.

Perhaps this is a skill gap or more accurately an experience gap. Postings on job websites have never been higher as employers scramble for personnel while employment, although growing, doesn’t seem to be matching the expansion in the economy. Maybe it’s time to review the way we track these figures so both sides of the employment spectrum as well as policy makers can draw more insight from these monthly reports. *** This is something you might expect out of the United States where the ties between the military and the broader community are far more visible. But the Royal Bank has unveiled a new idea just in time for Canada to have withdrawn from Afghanistan.

The Bank has partnered up with a couple other organizations to encourage business to hire returning veterans. The leadership skills developed in a combat theatre can be a valuable asset in the competitive world of commerce.

While returning active duty personnel provide a new talent pool for employers scrambling to find workers, the military reserves are another important element of the armed forces. These are volunteers who hold regular roles in the workforce but are part-time military personnel, on call to be pulled into active duty.

The military has spent a lot of time building relationships with employers, encouraging them to hire reservists and make time available for these individuals to serve their country when they are called up.

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Viewpoint MPs should have free speech on pensions You likely noticed the fuss kicked up

by Saskatoon Humboldt MP Brad Trost over the “ironclad” discipline demanded by the federal governments like Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservative regime.

From one perspective, one has to admire Trost’s pluck. He clearly speaks the truth when it comes to this particular administration having little tolerance for caucus members that speak out of turn.

The mere mention of this as a problem will likely mean a dead end for Trost’s career _ not that it was going anywhere fast, anyway. Less admirable, however, is the sense you get that this particular MP really wants this because he is more eager to express his own views than the concerns of his constituents.

Trost has become known as a strong advocate for social conservative issues including ending abortion and Planned Parenthood funding overseas and opposing gay rights issues. Admittedly, one should never criticize a politician _ or anyone _ for their strong personal beliefs. But, ironically, Trost has had little trouble voicing his opinion these issues. Where we haven’t heard much from him are on the issues more critical to the broader swath

of voters that selected him to represent them in Ottawa.

For instance, Trost was one the harshest critics of the former Liberal regime when it refused to remove energy resource revenue from the equalization formula.

He once said in his MP’s newsletter that Saskatoon could build 26 overpasses with the approximate $800 million a year Saskatchewan would gain if nonresource revenues were excluded.

The Conservatives promised to do precisely that in the 2006 federal election campaign, but quickly broke their campaign pledge. But did we hear a single word from Trost or any of the province’s 12 Conservative MPs on their government’s unwillingness to keep their promise?

And what did Trost have to say when Australian mining giant BHP Billiton was attempting to take over PotashCorp?

When Premier Brad Wall was begging

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for federal MP help, Trost said he didn’t know what Brad Wall wants.

So maybe we need to ask Trost why he truly wants to be unburdened by his shackles of silence? Is he just interested in further pushing his own hobbyhorse issues that Harper doesn’t to stifle because they cost the Conservatives votes elsewhere in Canada? Or after a six-year-gag order imposed by the Harper government, does he finally recognize the importance of speaking up on behalf of constituents?

Well, one good way to find out would be if Trost started by demanding clarity and fairness on federal government’s intentions on public pensions.

Exactly what changes the Harper government is contemplating is the critical question. Perhaps they really don’t go much further than increasing the collection age to 67 from 65 years although even that is a serious issue meritorious of debate.

What is evident, however, is this government is in a big hurry to make these changes to happen. Mere days after musing in Davos, Switzerland about the cost of social programs on European economies and the need for pension reform in Canada, Harper’s government was already moving to limit debate on a pension reform bill.

Less evident, however, is whether such changes are needed.

Yes, voices like the C.D. Howe Institute projects a possible unfunded liability of $2.8 trillion, largely based on fewer working children paying for more aging baby-boomer parents at the current level of benefits. But other research right from Harper’s own government suggests Canada’s pension system is in far better shape than pensions in European nations.

In fact, an analysis from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development and the World Bank says: “Canada does not face major challenges of financial sustainability with its public pension schemes.”

So if Trost and others are sincere about wanting the right to speak up, perhaps the best place to start would be this pension debate.

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CBC/SRC cultural institution Dear Minister: The following member organizations of the French Second-language (FLS) Partner Network— Canadian Association of Immersion Teachers (CAIT), Canadian Association of Second-Language Teachers (CASLT), Canadian Parents for French (CPF), Canadian Youth for French (CYF) and French for the Future—congratulate you on your support of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) and of the Société Radio-Canada (SRC).

The CBC/SRC offers a service that no other broad-

caster in Canada is able and/or willing to provide: a commitment to engage with both of Canada’s official languages. We are pleased to see Canada’s Minister of Official Languages show such strong support for the CBC/SRC as an institution of linguistic duality. We echo your comments that “the importance of CBC to ensure that both of Canada’s official languages are represented all over the regions of this country is essential.”

Of particular relevance to the Network, and to families across Canada, is the CBC/SRC’s role in

helping foster official-language bilingualism in Canada’s youth. You expressed acknowledgement of this crucial role on December 1, with your comments that the CBC/SRC can help FSL teachers bring French-language resources and entertainment into the classroom. We thank you for your recognition of this effective and helpful method for encouraging students to embrace and engage with linguistic duality and we greatly hope that for all of these reasons, the CBC/SRC will not be ignored as a cultural institution in the Canadian

media landscape.

Your support for the CBC/SRC is appreciated by the undersigned members of the FSL Partner Network and by countless Canadians on a nationwide level.

Yours sincerely, Chantal Bourbonnais Executive Director CAIT ,Guy Leclair Executive Director CASLT, Robert Rothon Executive Director CPF, Justin Morrow Executive Director CYF, Myriam Lafrance Executive Director French for the Future.

The Wheat Board’s new chariman Editor: If someone had told me the Canadian Wheat Board would have a chairman who was not a farmer, I would have said they were crazy.

How could an organization which represents farmers have anyone other than a farmer as its chairman? But Gerry’s Grain Company is nothing like the former CWB. It has no farmer-elected directors, Gerry Ritz appointed them all.

Its chairman is an ex grain company

executive from a failed grain company.

Instead of making money for farmers, Gerry’s grain company will be taking money from farmers!

It is no longer the farmers’ voice in negotiating freight rates, ocean shipping, blending, or even grain handling fees.

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reports that it expects Viterra alone to earn an extra $40 to $50 million a year without the CWB.

That’s coming from farmers!

Some are now calling Gerry’s botch up, another grain company.

However, it has no elevators, no agents, no delivery points, few field staff, no terminal elevators, and a mandated life expectancy of five years or less.

This doesn’t sound like a winning recipe. Sounds like buying shares in an Ostrich farm!!

Leo Howse Porcupine Plain, SK

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What to do when you’re feeling SAD

Most people get the winter blues, especially in February when days are short and warmer weather seems like it will never come again. While many of us may feel down, for

some, winter can have an even more disabling affect. Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, is a type of depression most commonly occurring during these

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cold winter months.

Typical symptoms of this condition include: sleeping too much, overeating (especially carbs and sweets), loss of energy, social withdrawal and difficulty concentrating.

And people in colder climates, like Canada, are more likely to experience SAD. Dr. Robert Auger, a psychiatrist at Mayo Clinic, offers these tips to

keep your mood and motivation steady throughout winter: • Get outside. There is no substitute for natural light. If you work during the day, try to go for a walk during a break or lunch.

• Light therapy boxes can help to boost your mood when you’re unable to get outdoors.

• Get regular exercise

at least three times a week for 30 minutes.

• Stay social. Interact with family and friends on a regular basis.

Dr. Auger points out that many people will periodically experience elements of SAD. It is important, however, to seek professional help when symptoms begin to affect one’s ability to perform at work, or when they start to

take a toll on personal relationships. Individuals with SAD will be counselled to seek clinical help when feeling hopeless, thinking about suicide, or turning to alcohol for comfort or relaxation.

More health-related information is available online at www.mayoclinic. org/canada.

During the last quarter of 2011 Shellbrook Area Ministerial Food Bank supplied 1815 lbs of food to 20 households. Fifty one hours of volunteer time was directly involved in food handling to make this possible. Christmas hampers and students fed through food donated to the school snack program are not included in these numbers.

All non-perishable food has been donated by community individuals, groups, churches or businesses. Required Food Bank staples are cereals,

pasta and pasta sauces, canned vegetables and fruit, canned meats and beans, hamburger helper and muffin or cake mixes.

Expenses from Oct.1/11 to Dec.31/11 include rent, perishable items from local grocery

stores, and phone bills totalling $2,374.82.

Generous donations of food, money and time from the community enabled the Food Bank to provide Christmas hampers to 39 households including 69 adults and 62 teens/chil-

dren.

The Shellbrook Area Ministerial Food Bank & Resource Center gratefully accepts donations year round and can be contacted at Box 592, Shellbrook or at 747-4027

Shellbrook Area Ministerial Food Bank operational report

Debden Credit Union Limited CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The Nominating Committee of the Debden Credit Union will receive written nominations for the Office of Director of the Credit Union to fill three (3) vacancies.

• Nomination forms are available at the Credit Union offices in Debden and Big River • Eligibility qualifications are included on the nomination form • The Nominating Committee must receive nominations no later than February 15, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.

• Elections will be held March 7 through March 9, 2012 • Elections will take place at the offices of the Credit Union

By Participating in Your Credit Union’s Democratically Controlled Member Financial Institution, you will be able to help guide our progress and ensure that the Credit Union is the member’s financial partner thru all the stages of their life

Campaign promises to be kept

Scott Moe, MLA, Rosthern/Shellbrook, (306) 747-3422 or 1-855-793-3422 and Nadine Wilson, MLA Saskatchewan Rivers, 1-888-763-0615

Dear Friends, The Premier has announced that the spring session of the Legislative Assembly will begin on Monday March 5th. The initial focus of the session will be the first budget of our second term.

The 2012-13 provincial budget will be delivered on March 21st. This budget will keep our economy strong and growing, be balanced and deliver on our modest campaign promises.

Our campaign promises were designed to ensure that everyone continues to benefit from Saskatchewan’s historic growth.

One important promise we made was to take further steps to make post-secondary education more accessible and affordable.

The Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship program will provide up to $2,000 over four years to new high school graduates to reduce the cost of post-secondary tuition in Saskatchewan.

We already have the best graduate retention program in the country, but it is important we continue taking action to ensure our young people choose Saskatchewan as the place to live, build a career and raise a family.

This year’s budget also contains measures that will make life more affordable, such as an expansion to the PST exemption for kids’ clothing.

This tax change took effect November 15, 2011, and applies to children aged 15 to 17. This means more Saskatchewan families will save 5 per cent on all children’s clothing.

We have also expanded The Active Families Benefit to all children less than 18 years of age. This is an annual refundable tax benefit which helps with the cost of children participating in cultural, recreational, and sport activities. Parents can claim up to $150 per child.

Housing affordability is a challenge that our government has been working to solve. To that end we have the new and expanded First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit that came into effect January 1, 2012.

This credit will make it easier for people to get into the housing market by

providing a provincial non-refundable income tax credit up to $1100.00 to eligible taxpayers. All of these programs help make Saskatchewan the best place in Canada to live.

We can take these important measures for a couple of reasons: continued historic growth of Saskatchewan’s economy and our government’s commitment to manage that growth responsibly.

We see examples of that growth over and over again. For example, over the past year, Saskatchewan’s average earnings were the second highest in Canada.

In December 2011, we had 523,500 people working in Saskatchewan, a record for that month. Further, we had the second fewest number of people receiving EI in Canada, at 1.2 per cent. Our economy is feeling the effect of having more people working in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan used to be the place to be from; now it is the place to be. Our population is at an all-time high of 1,063,535 people. Saskatchewan’s population has increased every quarter since April 2006, translating into 70,000 more people.

This is a clear indication that the province is moving in the right direction. We are aware that with growth comes some challenges and we will work to meet those challenges.

As we get ready for a busy spring session, I’d like to keep something the Premier once told me in mind: that the only day better than today in Saskatchewan is tomorrow in Saskatchewan.

As always, I look forward to hearing your thoughts!

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Agriculture Government funding in ag sector helps us all If there is one thing I have written about before which I see as critical to the future of farming, at least as we know it, it is a public investment in varietal crop development.

It is great to see major corporations involved in crop research, but the result of that work often comes with some substantial costs.

It’s not that making a profit on its research doesn’t make business sense, but those profits can limit farmer options, ranging from herbicides used, on crop varieties with such gene technology, or in how a crop is marketed, or held over for planting in future years.

Farmers need to have options, and while corporate varieties work for many, and is an important

aspect of development as we most forward, there remains a place for public dollars to be at work.

Public dollars should be led by farmers themselves.

Check-offs on crop sales which co-op dollars for investment in research are hugely important as it provides farmers with some direct say in what research takes place. Whoever controls the purse strings has a lot to say about the direction research takes.

Farmer dollars also show their commitment, and that often helps convince government to invest tax dollars in public research too.

It is of course important government, both federally and provincially, make that investment. While some in large cities might ques-

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tion why tax dollars go to creating better wheat, ultimately such research helps to ensure farmers will be able to continue to feed a growing population.

Varieties with better yields, or the ability to fight disease, or be resistance to insects, etc, all give farmers a better chance of meeting the food needs of a growing world population.

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall touched on that need recently when he announced $10 million in

The dangers of invasive plant species

by Allan Foster, PAg Regional Forage Specialist, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Invasive plants are non-native plant species introduced deliberately or unintentionally outside of their natural habitats. In these new habitats they often have an advantage over native species because they do not have many natural insects or disease pests. This allows them to out-compete the native species for space, nutrients and moisture.

Many invasive plants were introduced to North America during European settlement. These plants were introduced intentionally for aesthetics and food value. Others were introduced unintentionally along with crop seed.

Invasive plants are very often opportunistic plants that either produce a huge amount of seeds each year, maintain a seed bank in the ground for many years, or have deep roots that can tap into nutrients and water deeper in the soil than native plants, so they can survive even in poor soils or drought. Some of these plant species also alter their environment to suit their needs better, such as nutrient enrichment, creating more shade, or by secreting allelopathic chemicals that reduce the growth of neighboring plants.

Invasive plant species in Saskatchewan include common tansy, absinthe, scentless chamomile and baby’s breath to name a few. These and other invasive plants pose a number of risks to forage production. On native grasslands, seeded pasture, hay land and in riparian areas, invasive plants reduce profits by lowering forage production, increasing the expense to deal with these plants and in some cases creating herd health concerns.

Invasive species also reduce biodiversity and overall rangeland and riparian health. As native plants are replaced by invasives, biodiversity declines and habitats change. These impacts affect wildlife potential, ecosystem functions,

and reduce the aesthetic value of the area.

Fortunately, best management practices have been developed to fight the introduction and spread of invasive plant species. Best management practices for invasive plants start with becoming familiar with plant identification and control measures. Recognizing invasive plants in the field or along a stream before an infestation become too large makes it much easier to control.

The best practice to control the spread of invasive plant species is to guard against bringing them onto your land.

Cleaning off machinery between fields, using certified seed free of invasive plant seeds when establishing new hay fields and pastures, and inspecting purchased hay closely before buying are ways to slow the spread of invasive plants in forage operations.

However, even when precautions are taken invasive plant seed can be spread by other means like on wildlife or in water runoff. If invasive plants are found, the next step is to contain the infestation and minimize the spread to non-affected areas by implementing an integrated control plan. Depending on the size and location of the infestation this plan may include herbicide application, mowing prior to seed set, using biological control, or hand pulling and digging and then disposing of the plants.

Invasive plants can be found throughout the province. Containing the spread of these existing populations and not introducing new or existing invasive species into area where they have not yet spread will protect our native vegetation and reduce the cost associated with control.

For more information on this and other forage related topics, contact your local Saskatchewan Agriculture Regional Office or the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377.

new funding for wheatrelated research over five years. The funding will go toward research projects that accelerate the development of wheat varieties and improve yield, quality and tolerance to disease and extreme weather conditions.

“It’s time to put wheat back on top again,” said Wall in a release on the funding. “Early varieties like Marquis made farming worthwhile in all but the most inhospitable parts of the prairies. It allowed the prairies to become the breadbasket of the British Empire for the next 100 years. It’s time to recapture that leadership, so Saskatchewan can help feed a hungry planet.”

Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture Bob Bjornerud picked up on the same theme.

“We have some of the best producers in the world in Saskatchewan and we are committed to investing in research to address their needs,” said Bjornerud in the same release. “This increased research funding will lead to new wheat varieties which will ultimately create long-term benefits for Saskatchewan farmers.”

Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association Chair Gerrid Gust spoke for the farm industry

in welcoming the research dollars.

“Wheat has always been an important crop for Saskatchewan farmers and research is critical to our future,” he said. “We are very pleased with this new funding which will give farmers the opportunity to increase profits and help our industry remain competitive in the world marketplace.”

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Get ready for spring gardening

By Vanessa Ross Young The unseasonable but beautiful weather has gardeners anticipating an early spring - some because we’re anxious to see how the perennials survived the winter while others are simply anxious to get back into the garden again. Seed catalogues already in hand, we’re dreaming on what we’re going to plant this year.

To help you realize your dreams, join your fellow gardeners for inspiration and down-to-earth education at Spring Renewal at the University of Saskatchewan on February

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25 and 26 (Saturday and Sunday).

Saturday morning opens up with presentations

by Wilson’s Greenhouse, Dutch Growers and Early’s Farm & Garden staff about newly released or favorite overlooked plants and products. Next, keynote speaker and CBC Horticulturist Lyndon Penner will share his favorite tips, tricks, and plants for making containers to dazzle your neighbours!

Afternoon break out sessions include: Landscape Design, Part 3. Get an expert opinion on your landscape planning!

In the first two parts of this series, students were taught the basic principles and practices of rural or residential landscape design. Now, in part three, landscape expert Mary Campbell of Erickson Design will evaluate the strength and weaknesses of the student designed landscapes. Students must have completed parts one and two to participate.

Gardening for Winged Visitors In this class, you’ll learn all about the birds (hummingbirds that is) and the bees, as well as butterflies, moths, and all kinds of guests that your

garden can attract! Lyndon Penner will share what he knows about the private lives of these fascinating creatures, and why you want to have share your garden with them.

Botanical Latin.

Botanical Latin is the language used for naming and describing plants. Vanessa Ross Young leads this entertaining workshop.

Designed for those who have no knowledge of classical Latin, the focus of the class is practical as understanding botanical Latin will assist you when selecting plants for your landscape.

Sunday is just as informative and fun as Saturday with Lyndon back for a double-header.

In Gardening for Food (Sunday morning), Lyndon Penner will take you on a riotous journey through vegetables, fruits, and berries! He’ll explain what you can & can’t grow here, what you should try, which varieties are the best, and what you can do with them once you have them in the kitchen.

During Sunday afternoon, Lyndon will show you how to be ruthless with color and how to use color like an artist in In Proper Use of Color in the

Don’t Gamble with your seed!!

Certified Seed Available • CPS Red • Hard Red Spring Midge Tolerant • Hard Red • CPS White

Garden. Does your garden look like a circus? Is there color everywhere?

Does your garden feel too “dark”? Too bright?

The use of color in the garden is of the utmost importance. With Lyndon as your guide, you will learn how colors create moods and feelings, and how to use colors wisely and appropriately. Bold, bright strokes of colors might be just what you need- or maybe you have

too much going on? (*This class is not for the faint of heart. Be prepared to go home and yank out anything that is ruining your color scheme!)

Spring Renewal is $75 (+ GST) for the full day on Saturday and includes lunch. Or show up for half the day, morning or afternoon, for $39 (+GST, lunch not included).

Sunday classes are $39 (+GST) each or register for the full weekend for

$139 (+GST).

For more information or to register please call 966-5539 or go online at http://ccde.usask.ca/mastergardener.

Young is the Program Coordinator of the University of Saskatchewan Master Gardener Program.

This column is offered by the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www14. brinkster.com/saskperrennial)

Sask Perennial Society coming events February 14 (Tuesday). Valentines Dinner at the century old Superintendents Residence in the heart of the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo. Hosted by the Friends of the Forestry Farm House (www.fffh.ca). Seatings at 5:00 and 7:00 pm; $40 per persons (prepaid only). Call Claire at 373-1787 or email c.bear@sasktel.net for more information or to reserve.

February 22 (Wednesday). A screening a Renegade Scientist - a 1/2 hour video from the 5th season of the series Recreating Eden (www.recreatingeden.com). The video tells the story of Diana Beresford-Kroeger, a gardener who likes to combine her medical training with her love of botany. She believes that the cures for cancer and other ailments can be found in her garden in Merrickville, Ontario. She has 150-year old geraniums, poppies that smell like chocolate, and rare trees and plants previously thought lost. The video follows the Saskatchewan Perennial Society’s AGM. AGM starts at 7:30, film at 8:00. If time permits, a second 1/2 hour video (You Grow Girl) from the same series may be shown. St. James Anglican Church, 607 Dufferin Ave at 12th St. E. (side door, follow the signs).

Refreshments. All welcome.

February 25 and 26 (Saturday, Sunday), 9am - 4 pm. Start the year off by taking a break from the cold and join us for our Spring Renewal. Topics include new plant releases, tips and tricks for dazzling containers, landscape design, explore the mysteries of botanical Latin, and attracting winged visitors to your garden. And that’s just the first day. Half days are $39 + GST (no lunch), full days are $75 + GST (includes lunch) and both days is only $139 + GST (lunch both days). For more information or to register call 966-5546, email master.gardeners@usask.ca or go to http://ccde.usask.ca/go/hort.

There are still a few copies left of ‘Of a Cold Land’ (Sara Williams: the stories and plant introductions by prairie horticulture pioneers; $14) and the ‘2012 Prairie Gardener’ (Western Canada’s only gardening annual since 1937; this year’s theme is trees for the prairies; $13). They are available from the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (343-7707) and at some local book stores and garden centres.

Grace Colby celebrates 90th A 90th birthday party was held for Grace Colby, January 28, 2012 at the Shellbrook Senior’s Center. Grace resides at Parkland Terrace Nursing Home, but lived in Big River until she moved into the Home. Her actual birth date is January 23.

There was a Come and Go Tea from 1:30 - 3:30 that was very well attended by family and friends, and then at 5 p.m. the family and close friends gathered for a birthday dinner.

Grace’s children did the afternoon event and

then the dinner was catered to by Beryl Beaven, along with specialty dished prepared by some of the family members.

Many people travelled to share in celebrating with her - Cayman Islands, Esterhazy, Yorkton, Neepawa, MB.; Edmonton, Medicine Hat, Saskatoon, Nipawin, Big River and surrounding Shellbrook communities.

Emcees for the evening were granddaughters Kari Predinchuk and Jill Scott.

The evening started with speeches and some

touching/some funny stories followed by a delicious dinner, open mike and then a fantastic slide show of her 90 years, prepared and presented by grandchildren Lee and Kimberly Poncelet; followed by music performed by Jack and Tilly from Big River.

One other great fact is that Grace has a granddaughter (Jill Scott, Saskatoon) and a greatgranddaughter (Arabella Bothwell, Cayman Islands) both born on January 23 also.

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Grace with her granddaughter, Jill and great-granddaughter, Arabella. All three share the same birthday, January 23.

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The Shellbrook Elks scored three empty netters in the final minute and a half to down the Meadow Lake Stampeders to clinch the round of their Provincial A match up Friday night in Shellbrook.

The Elks came out shooting while doing their best to neutralize the Meadow Lake offence.

Bret Peppler broke the scoreless tie with 3:40 left in the second to give the Elks the lead.

Despite the best efforts of both team’s skaters neither team would score again until the final two minutes of the third period.

With Peppler off for holding, Meadow Lake pulled goaltender Bryan Bridges to ice extra attacker.

With no icing calls due to the penalty, the Elks were able to clear the puck from their own end with a shot at an open net.

Hugh Hamilton finally connected for the Elks with 1:53 left on the clock.

While the home crowd

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Annual Tea, Bake & White Elephant Sale

Friday, February 24 2 to 4 p.m.

Seniors’ Centre Pie à la mode Coffee/Tea The Elks Mark Walter fights off a check during Shellbrook’s 4-1 win over the Meadow Lake Stampeders Friday night.

was still cheering the previous goal, Steve Spencer, of the Stampeders, scored to bring his team within one goal.

Though Meadow Lake fought for the equalizer, they just couldn’t get any

quality shots on Elks goaltender Kelly Guard.

Chris Thompson and Mark Walter each scored empty netters in the final 35 seconds of the game to put the game out of reach.

Following the last goal

scored in the second for the Elks to send them into the second period with a one goal lead.

The Elks padded their lead in the second with goals from Colby Brown (2), Austen Kalyn, Riley Featherstone, Lande, Joseph Jean and Tavis Wason.

The Elks dominant performance continued in the third with goals from Noah Hladun, Chase Daniels (2), Featherstone, Banda, Wason and Tyler

Wendel. Liam Jensen and Carson James replied for the Hawks.

The Elks were 4 for five on the powerplay while also scoring three shorthanded goals. Meanwhile the Hawks were 1 for 8 on the powerplay.

The Elks now await the winner of the matchup between Birch Hills and Kelvington for their next opponent. Birch Hills will take a 9-0 lead into game two of that two game total point series.

Four FCHL teams still alive in provincials Three of four Senior Provincial A matchups involving Fort Carlton Hockey League teams ended in sweeps.

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Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill MP Rob Clarke

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Bantam Elks advance in Provincial C bracket

It took the Shellbrook Bantam Elks just one game to get past the Watrous Hawks in their first round Provincial C match-up.

The Elks dominated the Hawks 17-3 in Shellbrook January 28, resulting in Watrous opting out of a game two in their two game total point matchup.

Despite the losing effort, Watrous drew first blood midway through the first period with a goal from Landon Bells. Kirkland Lande and Zachary Banda

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eliminated the Meadow Lake Stampeders from the tournament with a pair of 4-1 wins to earn the right to face Lanigan in round two.

Lanigan advanced with a pair of wins over the FCHL’s Dalmeny Fury.

Lanigan opened the series with a 6-2 win and finished it with a 8-1 rout of the Fury.

After a hard fought 3-2 double overtime win, the Bruno T-Birds cruised to

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a 9-4 win to clinch their series with Kindersley.

After losing 5-2 to LeRoy, the Rosthern Wheatkings rebounded with a pair of wins to advance to the second round of the SHA draw.

Rosthern finished the series winning 7-2 and 4-1 to force an all FCHL match-up with the Bruno T-Birds.

Meanwhile, the Tisdale Ramblers opened their two game total point series with the Drake Canucks Tuesday night followed by game two Thursday in the Provincial B draw.

Results from that series were not available at press time.

Eric Callibaba and Josh Peterson dropped the gloves to bring an end to the series.

The Elks will now face Lanigan in the next round of the A bracket.

The Elks also open up the Fort Carlton Hockey League playoffs February 8 as they host the Tisdale Ramblers.

CAMEO COMMUNITY SNOWMOBILE RALLY

Saturday, February 25

Register 12 noon to 2 p.m. ~ Cameo Hall Tickets $10.00 each or 3/$20.00 Call Keith at 747-3765, 747-2101 or Ralph at 747-3611 1st Prize - 30% of Ticket Sales • 2nd Prize - 20% of Ticket Sales 3rd Prize - 10% of Ticket Sales • Plus Rider - Only Door Prizes

KAISER TOURNAMENT ~ Sun., February 26 Register 12 noon to 1 p.m. $5.00/person

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Census data shows growth in the region

While the provinnce’s population grew many communities across the region saw flucutations over the past five years according to the 2011 census results released earlier this month. Saskatchewan grew saw 6.7 per cent growth going from 968,157 in 2006 to 1,033,381 in 2011 an increase of 65224.

The Town of Shellbrook is growing while the RM of Shellbrook ‘s population is shrinking according to 2011’s census data released earlier this month.

The Town of Shellbrook saw a 203, or 16.5 per cent increase from 2006. The population climbed from 1,230 in 2006 to 1,433 in 2011.

In the RM, the population dropped from 1,621 to 1,533, a difference of - 5.4 per cent or 88 people.

The Town of Big River saw a decline of 12.2 per cent from 728 in 2006 to 639 in 2011. Meanwhile, the RM of Big River saw a

slight increase from 851 to 855 or 0.5 per cent.

The Village of Canwood saw an 8.6 per cent decrease from 337 to 308.

The RM of Canwood saw a similar dip in population from 1,535 to 1,424, or 7.2 per cent.

Population on the Ahtahkakoop First Nation grew by 23 per cent from 1,101 to 1,354 since 2006.

The Big River First Nation also saw an increase in population from 1,636 to 1,437 -- a population change of 199, or 13.8 per cent.

The population in Debden jumped by 2.9 per cent over the period from 348 to 358.

The Organized Hamlet of Holbein saw a six per cent increase on population from 84 to 89.

Meanwhile the Village of Parkside dropped by four people from 129 to 125 for a percentage loss of 3.1 per cent.

The Village of Leask

saw a 1.2 per cent decrease from 418 to 413. Meanwhile the RM of Leask decreased in population by 8.4 per cent from 846 to 775.

The population of the Village of Marcelin dropped 6.5 per cent from 169 to 158.

Data shows a 17.9 per cent decrease in population on the Mistawasis First Nation. The population dropped from 968 to 795 living on reserve.

Meanwhile, the Muskeg Lake First Nation saw 49.5 per cent increase from 293 to 438.

The Town of Blaine Lake grew 8.1 per cent from 472 to 510 while the RM of Blaine Lake saw a 4.6 per cent drop in population from 302 to 288.

The Village of Shell Lake saw the greatest decline in the region with a population decline of 34.9 per cent. In 2006 the population sat at 152 and slid to 99 in 2011.

FAMILY LITERACY DAY -- Parents, grandparents and brothers and sisters gathered at the Shellbrook Elementary School Friday January 27 to celebrate Family Literacy Day. The Shellbrook Elementary School Community Council supplied coffee and muffins and family members and their students sat and read before school that morning. Pictured here are Dori and Alexis Banda, Jennifer and Breck Thiel, Malachi and Lori Baldock and Adam Shakul and Cheryl Mason reading in the Elementary School Library.

Senior Curlers donates TV, cash to Curling Club

Saskatchewan’s top baby names Liam and Emma were the most popular names for babies born in Saskatchewan in 2011. Liam was also the most popular name for baby boys in 2010, while Emma is now the most popular name for baby girls for the third year in a row.

The next most popular names for baby boys born in Saskatchewan in 2011 were Jacob (2), up one spot from 2010 and Ethan (3), down one spot from 2010. Ava and Sophia tied as the second most popular names for baby girls born in Saskatchewan in 2011.

Baby boy names that dropped out of the top 20 in 2011 include Owen, Jack, Samuel, Benjamin, Andrew and Rylan.

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New entries to the top 20 include Cole, James, Chase, Hudson, Joshua and Caleb.

For girls, Nevaeh, Hannah, Elizabeth, Sarah and Sydney fell from the top 20.

Hailey, Mya, Leah, Taylor and Sadie were new to the top 20 for 2011.

Information Services Corporation (ISC) reports there have been 14,577 live births registered in Saskatchewan in 2011.

This information is compiled and published each year by Information Services Corporation (ISC), the provincial Crown corporation responsible for authenticating and recording important birth, marriage and death information through the Vital Statistics Registry.

The Shellbrook Seniors’ Curling Club has once again shown their generousity to the Shellbrook Curling Club.

The group has donated funds raised at their recent soup and sandwich to the Curling Club totalling $1,189. In addition, the Seniors donated a new 50 inch LCD TV to the club to go along with the 60 inch TV donated by E & B Lumber so there isn’t a bad seat in the house to watch hockey or curling in between ends.

The Seniors Club is one of the most active users of the rink as they gather every Monday and Wednesday afternoon most often using all four sheets.

In the recent past, the Club has purchased a stove, freezer, microwave and tables for the curling club.

Pictured here are Clarence Bowes, left, and Eileen Chappell, right, of the Shellbrook Seniors’ Curling Club presenting a cheque for $1,189 to Curling Club Manager Deb Cripps.

Shellbrook Skating Club would like to thank the following businesses for their generosity. We greatly appreciate all the sponsorship and donations given to our club. Your ongoing support made our Regional competition and Funfest a great success.

Shellbrook Ardvark Track Club & Sask Lotteries, Naber Performance Division, Parkland Meats, C.S. Skrupsky, Frank Dunn Toyota, Frank Dunn Trailer Sales, Scotiabank, Integra Tire, Affinity Credit Union, Farm World, E & B Lumber, Unitech, Sunlife – Larry Brossart & Colin Muller, Shellbrook Bigway, Hannigan Honey Inc., Enchanted Photos, Shellbrook Pharmacy, Shellbrook Co-op, Prairie North Surplus, Tait Insurance, Triple S Transport, Russ’ Autobody, Shellview Sod Farms, Naber Ford, Carla’s Hair Place & JK Plumbing & Heating, Super 8, Shellbrook Chronicle, K-5 Market, Shellbrook Chev Olds, Shellbrook Sales and Services, Woodland Pharmacy, Home Hardware, DeeGee’s, Flowers ‘n More, Designers Edge, Northern Funeral Homes, Sterling Concrete & Hauling Ltd., Beau Lac Funeral Home, Shellbrook Motel.

To show our appreciation for our community’s ongoing support, we are having a Family Skate, sponsored by Sask Energy, on Sunday, Feb 19th, 12:15-2:15. Come out and skate with us!! For more information contact Amber Larson @747-3449

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Who has the authority to name days?

Have you ever wondered who has the authority to declare named days, weeks or months? Is there a clearing house of some sort that considers and approves—or rejects—the naming of calendar dates for certain causes?

However the process works, lobby groups certainly have been successful in getting specific dates appropriated for their particular charity or passion.

There are legions of them. They promote everything from breast cancer and heart and stroke awareness to Easter seals, the Red Cross and Veterans Week.

Obviously, these and others like them are laudable causes whose promotion helps to foster un-

derstanding, enable good works and fund research.

The naming of months, weeks and days to promote literacy, bullying, good nutrition and the like are well and good.

But inevitably, too many groups and organizations have piled on the bandwagon and overweighted the effectiveness of the naming idea.

Too many demands on the public’s attention have lessened the urgency of the more important messages—many of them illness-related, but many others that relate to justice, environmental and social issues.

The federal government itself is a star lobbyist, so frequently engaged in “awareness-raising”

MANAGEMENT POSITION SHELLBROOK HOUSING AUTHORITY A contract Manager is required for the management of the Shellbrook Housing Authority. The successful candidate will report to the Board of Directors and be responsible for the day to day operations of the Housing Authority.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Good oral and written communication skills • Financial analysis • Budgeting • Property management • Supervision of contracted personnel • Good interpersonal skills • Well organized • Ability to maintain confidentiality Closing date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Submit your resume and cover letter outlining experience and qualifications in confidence to: Eileen Chappell, Chairperson Shellbrook Housing Authority P.O. Box 339, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0

LAND FOR SALE The Public Guardian and Trustee of Saskatchewan as property guardian for Royce Church, will accept bids on the following: SW 28-45-7 W3 - RM of Blaine Lake No. 434 PT. SE 3-46-7 W3 - RM of Leask No. 464 Property will be sold in “As Is” condition, with the exception of the chattels listed below. No minerals included in the sale. Land has been organically farmed and there is currently a clover crop on the land.

Sealed bids, clearly marked “CHURCH TENDER”, should be received in our office by Monday February 27, 2012 accompanied by a deposit of 10 % of the bid in the form of a money order or certified cheque to the address below. (Deposits will be refunded except for that of the successful bidder.)

4 Weststeel Rosco bins and a Case 930 tractor located on SW 28-45-7 W3 are not included in the sale of the property. These chattels have been arranged to be sold by auction on March 24, 2012. Successful bidder of SW 28-45-7 W3 will be required to allow access onto the property for the removal of the bins and tractor by May 31, 2012. Machinery and equipment not sold at auction will remain on the land and become the property of the successful bidder.

The highest or any bid not necessarily accepted.

For further information contact Ryan Bates at 787-8115 or email: ryan.bates@gov.sk.ca Public Guardian and Trustee of Saskatchewan 100 - 1871 Smith Street REGINA SK S4P 4W4 Fax: (306) 787-5065

Bronwyn Eyre messages that we’ve long since tuned them out. Consider such Health Canada injunctions as: “Trick-ortreaters should wear sturdy walking shoes.” Or, to help prevent Type 2 Diabetes: “Eat well. Be active. Have fun.”

When you begin naming months for youth science festivals (March) and community living (May); weeks for national social work (in March) or national nursing (in May); or days for the national flag (February 15) or selfinjury (March 1), interest fatigue sets in—especially when you consider there are many other competing charities that don’t make claims on days in the calendar.

There’s nothing wrong with, say, Saskatchewan Addictions Awareness Week (November 14-20), World Menopause Day (October 18) or Inconti-

nence Awareness Month (November).

But too often, the “awareness” being promoted is more about onesided bill-boarding than the exploration of debates surrounding the condition or cause in question.

For example: Did we hear much during National Osteoporosis Month about how many bone-strengthening bisphosphonate drugs actually increase the risk of femur fractures? Or, during Obesity Week, that environmental chemicals appear to cause obesity as much as diet and lack of exercise?

During Breast Cancer Month, I didn’t hear much about the possible non-advisability of annual mammograms; or during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, that PSA tests often lead to false positives and, as a result, unnecessary surgeries.

By: Cassie Bendig This week’s article is going to be written towards promotion of Health. Many of us think we know what’s going on and who to talk to… but do you? On Sunday, February 26 from 1-5pm at the Community Hall, you will be introduced and reminded of ways to participate in a healthy lifestyle. Ever wonder what a Body Mass Index is? How about why is it important to take your Blood Pressure?

Ever curious what your Blood Glucose level is and how it compares to the average?

This event is meant to answer all of these questions and more!

Find out what type of fitness class you may like.

There are going to be 15-20 minute demonstrations of all types of classes found in and around Shellbrook ranging from children to older adults to Zumba to Boxing. This event is not made for any one target group – it is made for the entire community. Following is the fitness class schedule for the day: 1:00 Older Adults with Vici Hagel 1:25 Zumba with Meagan Whiteside 1:50 Boxing Boot Camp with Kristin McKay

2:15 Fit Class with Leeta Harms 2:40 Older Adults with Vici Hagel 3:05 Youth Fitness Class with Crystal Canaday 3:30 Zumba with Meagan Whiteside 3:55 Boxing Boot Camp with Kristin McKay 4:20 Fit Class with Leeta Harms 4:45 Youth Fitness Class with Crystal Canaday There will be a Personal Trainer available to answer questions and she is going to actually measure your Body Mass Index and answer any questions you may have about how to get to a healthy fitness level. A Certified Diabetes Educator will be present and actually poke your finger and let you know your Blood Glucose Level. The Nurse Practitioner will be available – she will take your Blood Pressure and answer any and all questions pertaining to general health.

Information regarding Diet and Pre-natal health and activities will be available as well. I cannot forget to mention that an SPRA representative will be there as well – the SPRA Community Initiatives Fund is the reason this event will

In “No-Shave November,” men grow moustaches to help promote early detection of prostate cancer and increase funding to help fight the disease.

Fox News commentator John Stossel promoted the cause on a recent Geraldo Rivera show but, interestingly, took issue with lobbyists and activists who work only in support of certain diseases: “It’s a disgusting part of our political system that if you have a lobby, if you’re trendy, you get the research money,” Stossel argued, noting diseases like diabetes or prostate cancer are often underfunded to the benefit of illnesses like AIDS or breast cancer because their activists aren’t as outspoken.

Another named week that recently caught my attention: Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, sponsored by the American Automobile Association. In a recent statement, an AAA spokesperson noted about one in six fatal crashes involves a drowsy driver, whose reaction time is no less impaired than it is from drugs or too much alcohol.

Meanwhile, the spe-

cial days and weeks and months keep coming: Thinking Day (February 22), International Ozone Day (September 16), Bug Busting Day (January 1), National Pharmacy Awareness Week (in March), Poetry Month (April), National Therapeutic Recreation Week (in February), Breakfast for Learning Month (September), Car Care Month (May) and so on.

Worthy undertakings, I’m sure. But again, overloading the calendar with too many named causes tends to deflect attention from some of the awareness drives that were there first, such as White Cane Week (in February) or March of Dimes Month (January).

Once any interest group has managed to get a day, week or month named for its mission, it’s unlikely and understandable any will want to give it up. Perhaps a better way for government or private advocates to get their message across might be to find other ways of reaching us. bronwyn.eyre@sasktel.net

happen: they have funded the event! Bring your babies too; you will then be able to learn how to play with your baby to help with development and maturity. The reminder here is health professionals are here for the community, to help when in need or just to answer questions.

Hope to see everyone at least come in and check things out. The entry fee is a loose change donation – any amount will do.

The money raised will be going to beginning an after school program here in Shellbrook.

Weekly Health Tip: Colds, colds, colds and

more colds. Many are sick and if they are not sick, they have been or will be.

Remember to wash your hands and not be sharing too much if you do not want to catch someone’s cold. Did you know that people can carry a virus and not actually show that they have a cold? This means anyone at any time can pass you a cold – stay healthy!

Have a great week!

Cassie Bendig Shellbrook Recreation Director office – 747-4949 cell – 747-9098 email – shellbrookrecdirector@sasktel.net

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Obituaries

HAMILTON- Mr. Delbert Hamilton, age 96, late of Shellbrook, passed away in Parkland Terrace Care Home on Sunday, January 22, 2012.

Delbert was born on September 7, 1915 on the family farm South West of Shellbrook, to Robert Hamilton and Irene Sterling. He was their second son and six sisters followed him. He attended Pleasantville school up to grade eight, leaving to help out with the farm. When he was 19, he left home and rode the rails from coast to coast to see the country. In 1943 he enlisted with the army, and served in Belgium, Holland and Germany. In 1946, Delbert returned home to farm in the Sturgeon Valley area with his brother Lindsey. He married Benita Ditmar in 1955, together they raised six children. In 1960 he took over his father’s farm near Shellbrook, where he raised his family, served on the school board, and was a Legion member. Delbert and Benita liked travelling, returned to Europe, holidayed in the Caribbean and in 1989 bought property in Arizona where he spent ten winters. He became a grandfather in 1978. He lived to welcome nineteen grandchildren and four great grand children. He retired in 1999 and moved to Shellbrook.

Even after retirement, the farm was a special place, and he liked to come out to visit whenever he could.

He was a great story teller and we all loved to hear his stories as much as he loved to tell them. He was a man who loved nature, loved life and truly had a heart of gold.

Delbert leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 57 years, Benita; his children, Debbie Boehm

(Roger Dortman), William Hamilton, Ken (Monalee) Hamilton, Marlene Chagnon, Grant Hamilton, Pat (Gladys) Hamilton; his grandchildren, Darryl (Jalene), Adam, Shane (Amber), Vanessa Boehm, Jessica, Josie Hamilton, Ashley, Lisa (Robert), Meagan, Alex Hamilton, David, Courtney, Daniel, Stephanie Chagnon, Dakota, Tiffani Hamilton, Bradley, Susie, Sarah Hamilton; his great grandchildren, Caeley, Jaeden, Delbert, Piper; his sisters, Iris Downey, Edna Berry, Viola Howe, Lorna Measure; brothers-in-law, Max Ditmar, Frank Ditmar; sisters-in-law, Gladys (Dmetro) Chyzowski, Esther Ulhenberg; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

He was predeceased by, his parents Irene and Robert Hamilton; brother, Lindsey (Eileen) Hamilton; sisters, Cora (Len) Kaiser, Bertha (Elwood) Koppang; his in-laws Walter and Erika Ditmar; brothers-in-law, Vic (Olive) Ditmar, Arthur Ulhenberg, Frank Measure, Charles Howe, Ken Downey.

The funeral service was held at Knox United Church in Shellbrook on Tuesday, January 31 at 2:00 pm with Rev. David Whalley as officiant. The soloist was Josie Hamilton, and the eulogy was given by Vanessa Boehm and Ashley Hamilton. The pallbearers were Darryl Boehm, Adam Boehm, Shane Boehm, David Chagnon, Daniel Chagnon, Bradley Hamilton.

Memorial donations may be made to the Shellbrook and Districts Health Services Project, or to the Parkland Terrace Foundation.

Interment was in the Veteran’s Section of the Shellbrook Cemetery.

E-mail condolences sent to www.beaulacfuneralhome.com will be forwarded to the family.

Beau “Lac” Funeral Home is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

OVERGARD - Ellen It’s hard to say Goodbye to someone who meant so much to us all, Ellen left so much behind she will never be forgotten. Ellen was born May 26, 1916 at Canwood, SK to siblings Elizabeth and Frank & parents Kondeli and Lars Setterstrom, passed away on January 31, 2012. Ellen attended school until grade 8, in 1930 the family moved to Bapaume. Ellen helped her sister’s large family until she married Ray at the age of 21 and started their own family.

When Grandma spoke of the memories from early life in Canwood she taught that no matter where you build a house some places will always be home to your heart. Music and dancing were important, Hymn songs were never missed and Grandma sang at the lodge until she couldn’t. Lefsa was famous at Grandma’s, enjoyed after a holiday celebrations. Ellen was proud of her family, teaching that family counts and they matter. Grandma loved

company, food would appear and good times were had by all, teaching to give of yourself is the greatest gift. Grandma was always ready to help and volunteer, teaching it is good to give and not expect in return. Grandpa’s eyes started to fail, Grandma helped out driving by saying,” a little to the left Ray”, teaching you can support someone without taking their dignity. In 1991 Grandpa moved to the Lodge and Grandma moved into Spiritwood to be close.

Ellen’s life was full of joy, friendship, loyalty and love; she taught how to live a life with little or no regrets.

Grandparents are famous for making many memories, we all have special memories and we treasure them. Hard to say GoodBye, but you have left a part of yourself with everyone who knew you.

She leaves to cherish her memories: Her daughters: Edith (Wilfred) Guhl of Shellbrook, SK, Sylvia (Albert) Gatzke of Belbutte, SK, Lisa (David) Rascher of Prince Albert, SK;Her grandchildren: Brenda (Leroy) Smathers of Red Deer, AB & his son, Cory & her daughter, Crystal (Jason) Murray & their son Ryden; Blaine Guhl (Carrie) of Shellbrook, SK & his children, Justin (Megan) & children, Randin, Leanna & Emmerson; Amanda Guhl (Daniel Giacomin) of Qualicum Beach, BC; Dean (Charlotte) Guhl of Ponoka, AB & daughter, Brooklyn, & his sons Devon Ledinski (Lila Miller) & daughter, Shayla of Spiritwood, SK,

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Quinton Ledinski of Spiritwood, SK , Trent (Lindy) Gatzke of North Battleford & children, Chantelle & her son Jayce, Bryce, Sarah; Barry Gatzke (AvaLynne Greening) of Belbutte, SK & her daughter, Danielle; Kelly (Fiona) Gatzke of Saskatoon, SK; Pamela (Michael) Grassick of Prince Albert, SK & daughters, Shaelyn & Brianna; Sharon Rascher (Brent Giverhaug) of Eastend, SK & her son, Devlin; Penny (Bill) Arendt of Eastend, SK & daughter, Jessica, Her Godchild, Marlene Pfiffer of Battleford, SK, Her sisters-inlaw, Elsie Setterstrom and Ruth Overgard.

She was predeceased by: Her husband, Raymond, her parents, Lars & Kondeli Setterstrom, sister, Lisa (William) Brisbourne, brother, Frank Set-

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terstrom, great grandson, Damian Rascher, brothers-in-law, Harry (Frances) McKay, Jack (Hazel) McKay, Halmer & Russell (Lola) Overgard, William (Agnes) Myers, Clifford (Olga) Hawkins, Rilett (Esther) Bellamy Funeral Service was held Saturday, February 4th, 2012 ~ 3 pm from the Belbutte Full Gospel Church. Final Resting Place is the Bapaume Cemetery Memorial Donations in Ellen’s memory may be made to: Pink Warrior Foundation for Cancer Research Email condolences to www.beaulacfuneralhome. com will be forwarded to the family.

Beau “Lac” Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

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Interment of cremated remains will take place at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to Hawryluk Funeral Home.

Obituaries

GRENDAHL, PHYLLIS - In loving memory of Phyllis who passed away in the Vancouver General Hospital January 17, 2012 at the age of 89. Phyllis was born on March 14, 1922 on a farm in Parkside, Saskatchewan. She was the oldest child of Oscar & Kerstin Grendahl and had a younger brother, George. After finishing school in grade 8, Phyllis worked for a short time as a cook at Bethel Bible Institute in Saskatoon. In 1943, she joined some friends and travelled to British Columbia to pick berries in the lower mainland. As many of the men had gone to war at that time, she quickly found a job at Crown Zellerbach plywood mill grading plywood. She remained at that job for 39 years working the graveyard shift until her retirement at age 60.

Phyllis traveled extensively to many countries such as Scandinavia, Great Britain, Egypt, China, Switzerland, Austria and others. She took hundreds of pictures of her trips.

She won many awards for her photography. Af-

ter returning from a trip Phyllis would consistently assemble her slides, along with narratives and music to present to Camera Club members. Over the years Phyllis also successfully attempted many craft projects. She was involved in hat making, sewing, petti point, hardanger, tatting, knitting and crocheting.

In her retirement she knit hundreds of colorful toques - two a week for twenty years; which she donated to the Harbor Light Mission who gave them, along with Bibles and tracts to the sailors who were in port in the Vancouver area.

Phyllis never married and always referred to herself as a ‘bachelor girl’. When her niece Marie and husband Bill moved to Richmond in 1972, they and their children became a big part of her life.

She was predeceased by her parents, Oscar & Kerstin Grendahl and her sister –in –law Audrey Grendahl.

She is survived by her brother, George. Her nieces and nephew: Marie & Bill Bakken and Kathy Tingstad, And her great nieces and nephews: Trevor & Michelle Bakken, Trent & Nancy Bakken, Carl & Rina Tingstad, Arne & Wendy Tingstad, and Jan & Matt Mei, And finally Phyllis had nine great, great nieces and nephews: Taylor, Bowen, Colton, Jacob, Saige, Mattias, Owen, Ava and Elle.

Phyllis Grendahl’s final resting place will be in the Parkside cemetery, according to her wishes.

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ROSTVOLD - Eva Rostvold 1912 – 2012 Eva was born in Batoche, SK on August 14, 1912 and passed away on January 25, 2012 at Goodwill Manor in Duck Lake, SK. During her lifetime, she lived at Duck Lake, Weldon, Prince Albert and with her only son, Dennis at Foxdale. From Foxdale, she moved back to Duck Lake and became a resident at Goodwill Manor.

During her lengthy lifetime she worked at many jobs but mainly for the Department of Natural Resources and Pott’s Construction as a cook.

PROSSER - Doris May Prosser passed away Monday, February 6, 2012.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 2 p.m. in St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Shellbrook.

Optimism I read of a 92 year old lady, she was fully dressed each morning by 8 am with her hair fashionably set and her makeup perfectly applied, in spite of the fact she was legally blind. She moved into a nursing home, her husband of 70 years passed away, and made the move necessary.

As she waited many hours in the lobby of the nursing home she did so patiently, and she smiled when she was told her room was ready. She maneuvered her walker to the elevator, where a nursing home attendant described her tiny room, including the curtains that had been hung on the window. “I Love it,” she said with enthusiasm of an eight- year old having just been presented with a new puppy. Mrs. Jones, you haven’t seen the room…just wait the attendant said. Then Mrs. Jones spoke some words that the nursing home attendant never forgot, she said that doesn’t have any thing to do with it, “Happiness is something you decide a head of time, whether I like my room or not, does not depend how the furniture is arranged. It is how I arrange my mind. I have already decided to love it. It is a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice. I can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with my parts of my body that no longer work or I get out of bed and be thankful for the ones that do work.

I love that Scripture in Proverbs 23:7 in the N. K.J.V it says “ For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.” There is something about being thankful in every situation. I know this may be difficult at times but I.Thessalonians chapter 5 :16 does say “ Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” NIV I never forget what my dad would say to me as a small lad growing up in the North. He would engrain this in me , “I complained when I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet.” Life does have it challenges but if we put it into perspective we can always find something to be grateful for.

Agape, Dave Bodvarson Pastor , SPA

LUTHERAN CHURCH Zion - Canwood Sunday School, Worship Sunday, 11 a.m.

St. John’s - Shellbrook Sunday School, Worship Sunday, 9 a.m.

Pastor Doug Schmirler Parkside, Immanuel 11 a.m. - Worship & Sunday School Pastor Chris Dean -----------------------PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Parkside 10:00 a.m. Time of prayer 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Pastor David Baldock Shellbrook Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sun., 11:00 a.m. - Worship Pastor David Bodvarson 747-7235 Canwood 11 a.m. - Worship Pastor Glenn Blazosek Leask Gospel Tabernacle Sunday 6:30 p.m.

Pastor L. Trafford 306-466-2296 -----------------------EVANGELICAL FREE Big River 11:00 a.m. - Worship Bible Classes 9:45 A.M. Summer: 10:30 a.m. - 12 469-2258 Youth Nite: Fridays Mont Nebo Wed., 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study and Prayer.

Sun., 10:30 a.m. - Worship Pastor Bill Klumpenhower -----------------------CATHOLIC CHURCH Debden Sun., 9:30 a.m. - Mass.

Fr. Sebastian Kunnath Big River - Sacred Heart Sun., 11:30 a.m. - Mass Whitefish Sun., 2:30 p.m. - Mass.

Victoire Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Mass.

Fr. Sebastin Kunnath Eucharist Celebrations Muskeg Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Mass Mistawasis Sunday, 3 p.m.

St. Agatha’s Shellbrook Mass Sunday, 11 a.m.

Fr. Tru Le St. Henry’s - Leask

Mass Saturday 7 p.m.

St. Joseph’s - Marcelin Mass Sunday, 9 a.m.

Fr. Tru Le -----------------------PRESBYTERIAN Mistawasis Sunday worship 11 a.m.

Rev. Bev Shepansky -----------------------SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 407-2nd Ave E, Shellbrook Sat., 9:45 a.m. - Sabbath School.

Sat., 11:00 am Worship Broadcast on VOAR 92.1 FM Pastor Stanislav Kondrat 306-764-6853 -----------------------SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Currently meeting in homes on Sunday morn. and Wednesday evenings.

Parkside 747-2309, Leask 466-4498 Marcelin 226-4615 -----------------------ANGLICAN CHURCH Leask - All Saint’s 8 a.m. - Morning prayer Service.

9 a.m. Holy Communion Canwood - Christ Church 2 p.m. 1st & 3rd Sundays Evening Prayer 2nd & 4th Sundays Holy Communion Mont Nebo - St. Luke’s 2 p.m. - 1st and 3rd Sundays Holy Communion 2nd and 4th Sundays Evening Prayer St. Andrew’s Shellbrook Sunday, 11 a.m.

Holy Communion Father Harnish 468-2264 -----------------------UNITED CHURCH Big River 1st & 2nd Sundays 1 p.m. - Worship at Anglican Church All Other Sundays -10 a.m.

Shellbrook - Knox Sun., 10 am - Worship Pastor Dave Whalley

-----------------------ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH Big River Sun., 10:30 a.m. - Worship

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Big overhaul needed for NHL Allstar game The 12-9 final score in the recent National Hockey League all-star game in which there were 21 more goals scored than body checks delivered, proves once again that something should be done to make the annual “classic” more like a real game.

The hilarity of it all is that there are probably casual fans in the United States who tune in faithfully to the NHL all-star game — and it’s the only game they see all year — and think the high-scoring, no-checking, laugh-filled game is standard NHL fare.

It’s a real NHL hockey game in the same fashion as travelling in a Honda Civic at 110 km/h on the Trans-Canada Highway is like a NASCAR race.

On Feb. 1, the second day of post-all-star game action, five NHL games were played, with a total of 20 non-shootout goals being scored. Now that’s the low-scoring, tightchecking, hard-hitting, great-goaltending NHL we know and love. A 12-9 laugher is a disgrace to the game and the league should do something about it.

How about cancelling it?

Two other sports leagues have similar problems with their ‘best-ofthe-best’ contests. The NBA’s biggest and best play a game that resembles a Saturday morning schoolyard scrum. Last year’s final score was 148143, with more uncontested shots than there were competitor tattoos.

Football’s Pro Bowl is such a joke that players from the best two teams — the Super Bowl contestants — can’t play because

they’re preparing for the big game.

The only all-star game with a hint of legitimacy is that of Major League Baseball. Not only does it resemble a real game (other than the frequency of substitutions, especially on the mound), but there’s something to play for: The winning team earns home-field advantage for its league in that year’s World Series.

Slumping TV ratings for the NHL all-star game should be a clear signal to Gary Bettman and Co. that a change should be instituted. How about this (as proposed on a recent satellite radio show): Merge the league’s too goofy games (the outdoor Winter Classic and the all-star game), get the silliness out of the way in one package, and then settle back for the stretch run to the Stanley Cup. Anything has to be better than the crap the league dished out in Ottawa two weeks ago.

• Comedy writer Jim Barach: “A woman was arrested after reportedly trying to extort Yankees GM Brian Cashman. Now Cashman knows how fans feel when they go to buy a hot dog and beer at a Yankees game.”

• R.J. Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Gisele Bundchen sent an email asking people to pray for Tom Brady in the Super Bowl. Sure thing Gisele.

But if the man upstairs was inclined to answer my prayers, you wouldn’t be married to Tom.” • Currie again: “Reports say Dirk Nowitzki has been out of the Mavericks’ lineup. He’s been slowed by a balky knee and a bulky wallet.”

SaskJobs.ca starts year with impressive numbers Last month, 14,717 job vacancies were posted to SaskJobs.ca, an increase of 44 per cent over January 2011 and an increase of 24 per cent over the month previous (December 2011).

This clearly signals that job seekers are recognizing Saskatchewan as a great place to build a career.

“With a record of economic growth, unprecedented employment numbers and a growing population, Saskatchewan is a place of opportunity,” Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris said. “And, the number of job seekers within the province and beyond our borders who are connecting with employers on Saskjobs.ca continues to grow.”

SaskJobs.ca posted impressive numbers to start the year: •More than 61 per cent of jobs posted last month were full-time positions; •Jobs were posted in 316 communities in Saskatchewan; •The majority of jobs were posted in the following categories: ◦Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators; ◦Sales and Service; ◦Business, Finance and Administration.

Today, there are more than 9,631 vacancies posted on SaskJobs.ca.

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Bruce Penton Among the top 10 questions to ask yourself before spending $16,000 on a Super Bowl ticket, from CBS’s David Letterman: “Do they have anything in the more affordable $15,000 range?”

• NBC’s Jimmy Fallon, on Americans eating 450 million chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday: “Or as Thanksgiving turkeys put it, ‘Who’s laughing now, chickens?’ “ • Headline at Fark. com: “How to avoid a con-

cussion in an MMA fight.

Step 1: Don’t be in an MMA fight.”

• Philadelphia 76ers CEO Adam Aron, to AP, on his team’s 10-2 start at home after going 12-29 there last season: “Our confetti budget is going through the roof.”

• Brad Dickson of the Omaha (Neb.) WorldHerald, on rapper 50 Cent saying he won $500,000 betting on the Giants to beat the 49ers: “I’d be

tempted to say 50 Cent has terrific luck, except for the fact he’s been shot something like 37 times.”

• Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe, on the birthplace of Minnesota Wild defenceman Justin Falk, Snowflake, Manitoba: “A town where no two people look alike.”

• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel, after Jeff Fisher chose to coach the Rams instead of the Dolphins: “That’s sort of like choosing the beets over the brussels sprouts.”

• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle: “One TV guy referred to Ryan Theriot as a “Punchand-Judy hitter.” He hit one homer last year, so I don’t see the Punch part.”

• Ostler again: “Tim Tebow won’t play in the

Pebble Beach AT&T, and that’s too bad. Now there’s nothing to hold back the storms.”

• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe. com: “Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said in a statement that ‘Peyton Manning, Jim Irsay and the entire Colts family remain close and unified.’ Sounds like Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian on the 60th or so day of their marriage.”

• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Don’t want to say Madonna was too old to perform at halftime of the Super Bowl, but in Vegas you could have got 30-1 odds on her breaking a hip.”

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For proven products and trusted advice, vice, ay. visit your local Viterra ag retail today.

TOUGH MEDICINE FOR SERIOUS CROP PROTECTION. Pre-seed residual grass control combined with the power of glyphosate.

• Extended weed control on grasses plus control of all emerged weeds including glyphosate tolerant canola.

• More effective in-crop timing of grassy herbicides and less competition for the emerging wheat crop.

When glyphosate just isn’t enough.

• Controls early emerging weeds in cereals.

• Convenience - a broadleaf pre-seed product and glyphosate all-in-one.

Canwood Ag Retail - Brian Wiwcharuk 306.468.2022 Leask Ag Retail - Russel Neurauter / Matthew Zerbin /Sylvia Coleman 306.466.2050

Leoville Ag Retail - Gordon Kohls 306.984.2169 Parkside Ag Retail - Russel Neurauter Matthew Zerbin / Heather Yeaman 306.747.2251

Jennifer Deeks Manager, Agronomic Services, Viterra

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BUSINESS

AUTOBODY REPAIR

WHITROW STOBBS & ASSOCIATES

Drs. Degelman, Miller, MacDonald & Fink

STUCCO/STONE/DRYWALL

306-922-0003 TF 1-877-477-6863

www.carltontrailhearing.com

FARM EQUIPMENT

PARTS Larry Adamko, Joe Clyke After Hours 960-1921 SERVICE Chris Lucyshyn After Hours 960-4916 SALES Brent Karr 232-7810

AGRICULTURE

BRONZE CASTER

FINANCES

This Space Is Waiting For You

NISSE FOUNDRY

Keep Your Business In The Public Eye And A Quick Reference At Your Customer’s Finger Tips.

Bronze cemetery plaques made at Mont Nebo, Sask.

Call Today:

email nisse@sasktel.net web: www.nissefoundry.com

Consultants for Simply Accounting

Carlton Trail Hearing Clinic

2995 2nd Ave. West South Hill Mall, Prince Albert, SK

• Complete Autobody Repair • Lifetime Warranty • Auto Glass Repair • Paintless Dent Repair 492 South Industrial Dr. Prince Albert

764-2773 1-800-561-4357

STUCCO SERVICES

Au.D., BCC - HIS Doreen Chyz, BC - HIS

...THE PULSE OF THE REGION

G. Whitrow, Prof. Acct.

B. Stobbs, Tax Acct.

OPTOMETRIST

Dr. Jodi Haberstock,

DIRECTORY...

ACCOUNTING

HEARING CLINIC

922-2040

Phone: 468-2853 Fax: 468-2252

INSURANCE

email: office@taitinsurance.ca www.taitinsurance.ca

SHELLBROOK 747-2896 CANWOOD 468-2227 LEASK 466-4811

1-877-898-8248 (TAIT)

Serving our Communities in Debden and Big River Debden

Ph:

For Drywall, Boarding, Taping, Texture & Small Renos

3 - 2685 - 2nd Avenue West

Phone 764-2288 Prince Albert

website: www.pavision.optometry.net

OPTOMETRIST Dr. Wayne Diakow Dr. Stephen Malec Dr. Carolyn Haugen Dr. Nicole Lacey

Frank (306) 427-4908

Ph:

Rodney (306) 427-4907

TRUCKING

Rocky Road Trucking Ltd. Debden, SK

Central Optometric Group

OPTOMETRISTS 3 - 210 - 15th Street East, Prince Albert S6V 1G2

For all your Grain Hauling needs.

PHONE 764-6311

LAWYER

PLUMBING

VACUUM SALES

WilcoxZuk-Chovin Law Office

Shelltown Plumbing & Heating

P.A. VACUUM

Kimble Bradley

747-2641

724-8370

For Stucco, Parging or Stone

Contact Rocky Couture Cell (306)468-7872 or (306)724-2176

General Insurance Health Insurance Motor Licence Issuer

Building Futures Together

P.A. Vision Centre OPTOMETRISTS

Saalmic Mechanical Services Ltd. Courteous, professional, reliable, plumbing, heating, gas fitting services

Phone 747-4332

Service - Parts

(all makes of vacuums welcome

FREE ESTIMATES

SALES

763-3202 #2-150-32nd St. W. Prince Albert, SK (behind Pizza Hut)

Madeleine 747-2442

Build our community: Buy locally manufactured

AUTO ACCESSORIES

CONSTRUCTION

FUNERAL SERVICES

PLUMBING

WAITING FOR YOU

RED WING

AUTET

BEAU “LAC” FUNERAL HOME LTD.

BMW Plumbing & Heating

This Space Is Waiting For You

AUTO RECYCLERS Hwy. 2 North - Pine Village Mon. - Fri. 8 am to 5 pm Sat. 9 am to 3 pm (excluding long weekends) RR 5, Site 16, Comp 13 Prince Albert, SK S6V 5R3

747-2828 (24 hours) www.beaulacfuneralhome.com

Allan Autet

CURBING

Ph 747-4321 anytime AUTOMOBILE

EAVESTROUGHING

TMK EAVESTROUGHING Eavestroughing • Fascia Soffits • Siding

Tyson Kasner t.m.k.@sasktel.net • Pump & Fuel Injector Overhauls • Drive-In Bay Service • Power Performance Products email: padiesel@sasktel.net

Fax: 763-0410

Cell Phone Number

306•747•8169

Licensed Gas Fitter/ Journeyman Plumber New Construction & Renovations Furnace/Boiler/ Airconditioning Free Quotes 1-306-883-2350 Cell: 1-306-883-7467

Keep Your Business In The Public Eye And A Quick Reference At Your Customer’s Finger Tips.

Call Today:

Dave Hjertaas ~ Tammy Smart ~ Donna Lovberg John Couture Greg Spencer Marjorie Brossart Fred Pomrenk

Barry West, Owner/Operator

Owned & Operated by Ed and Brenda Beaulac

Spiritwood, SK. S0J 2M0

Madeleine 747-2442

REAL ESTATE

WELDING/REPAIR

FUNERAL SERVICES

RCM Curbing Prince Albert 960-8659

Kwik Kerb Continuous Edging Suits: • Garden Soil & Bark Retention • Mower Strips • Driveway Borders & Edges • Landscaping Contouring • Paving Borders • Carparks

Email: aatrading@sasktel.net Cell: 306-747-7168 Fax: 306-747-3481

REMCO MEMORIAL REPRESENTATIVE

Residential & Farm Building

AUTOMOBILE

For All Your Used Car and Truck Needs

Pre-Arrangements Available

• Framing, Concrete, • Exterior/Interior Finishing

466-2159 466-7771

A & A Trading Ltd.

Shellbrook

469-4944

• CONSTRUCTION • Leask, SK

Ph: 306-922-2210 Fax: 306-922-2689

1-131 Service Rd. East, Box 457 Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0

Big River

Shellbrook, Sask.

LAWYER

DELBERT M. DYNNA Law Office 100A - 10th St. East Prince Albert, SK S6V 0Y7

FUNERAL SERVICES

RIVER PARK FUNERAL HOME Prince Albert, SK

306-764-2727 1-888-858-2727 Pre-Arrangements Available Don Moriarty Colette Kadziolka Louise Robert

Lesley Sully Wayne Timoffee Andrea Langlois

PARKSIDE WELDING & REPAIR MOBILE & SHOP

phone (306) 764-6856 fax (306) 763-9540

Your Best Move!

Preferred areas of practice: Wills, Estates, Real Estate

www.tbmason.com

Greg Olson Ph: 747-2990 Cell: 747-8148 Parkside g-welding@hotmail.com

METAL SIDING/ROOFING

SECURITY

YARD CARE

922-1420

METAL ROOFING METAL SIDING

• MANUFACTURER DIRECT • Steel Roll formed to custom lengths • LOWEST PRICES Call Leonard

306-466-7921

• Municipal Bylaw Enforcement • Special Occasions Owner/Manager

Glen Andrusyk

306-747-8146

or visit www.versaframe.ca

andrusykgcmj@sasktel.net

Total Lot Care

• Snow Removal • Roto Tilling • Levelling • Material Hauling • Finish & Rough Cut Mowing

Trac Skid Steer Dump Trailer ~ Tractor Call Cal at

1-306-714-7222

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The Classifi fieds Application Deadline: March 15th.

Email your resume to: judyharley@ sasktel.net Or mail to: Honeywood Heritage Nursery Inc., Atten: Judy Harley, Box 48, Parkside, SK, S0J 2A0.

2-6CH

Shellbrook Chronicle Reaching over 10,000 people weekly.

Personal Classifieds: $13.25 for 20 words + 20¢ additional words for the 1st week.

Additional weeks: $7.75/week + GST. Classified Display: $17.50/column inch. Minimum 2 column inches - $35.00 + GST. For All Other Advertising Please Contact Our Office at: Ph: 747-2442 or Fax: 747-3000 Email: news: chnews@shellbrookchronicle.com advertising: chads@shellbrookchronicle.com P.O. Box 10, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0 Advertising Deadline - Monday: 5:00 p.m.

HELP WANTED Spiritwood Stockyards, part time seasonal jobs. Contact Brian 306-8832168.

4-8CH

Subscriptions $57.00 + $2.85 (GST) = $59.85/year

SWNA Blanket Classifieds Reaching over 6 million people weekly.

Cost for 25 words: Saskatchewan market .........$209.00 One Zone ............................$86.00 Two Zone ..........................$123.00 Alberta market .......................$259.00 Manitoba market ...................$179.00 BC market .............................$395.00 Ontario market ......................$429.00 Central Ontario ..................$139.00 Eastern Ontario ..................$143.00 Northern Ontario ..................$82.00 Quebec market English ...............................$160.00 French ................................$709.00 Atlantic market ......................$159.00 Across Canada ..................$1,770.00 (excluding French) Career Ads “Reaching Over 600,000 People Weekly” Rates: $7.79 per agate line Size: 2 col. x 2” ............... .....$424.00 Deadline for Booking/Material Tuesdays @ 12 Noon Contact the Shellbrook Chronicle 306-747-2442 or Email: chads@shellbrookchronicle.com All prices plus applicable taxes.

NOTICE This newspaper accepts advertisements in good faith. We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publications by this paper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or services offered.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF NILS HENRY HOBACK, LATE OF CANWOOD, SK., DECEASED. All claims against the above estate duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held if any, must be sent before February 14th, 2012 to: DELBERT M. DYNNA 100A - 10th St. E. Prince Albert, Sask.

S6V 0Y7 Solicitor for the Executor, Randy Hoback. 2-6C

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE - Band sawn lumber, spruce 2x4 to 2x10 from 8 ft. to 20 ft.; 1x6, 1x8, 2nd cuts,

and bull rails also timbers from 4x4 to 12x12. Phone 306-469-2490, Big River.

TFCH

AUTOS FOR SALE FOR SALE - 2007 Taurus SE Fully loaded, mint car with only 113,000 kms, $6,995. 2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4, sport utility, fully loaded, 63,000 kms.

Balance of factory warranty remaining, beautiful vehicle, $15,900.

2006 GMC SLE 2500 short box 4x4, this is a very clean truck with only 117,000 kms, priced at only $14,900. phone 981-6213. 1-6CH

12022DM02

REC. VEHICLES FOR SALE

FOR SALE - 1980 Kawasaki Invader, 440, L/C, new engine, $750 obo.

Brad 1-306-4682678 or 716-9080 2-7CH

MACHINERY FOR SALE FOR SALE - 1998 Bergen 16’ stock trailer. Ph: 7473185 TFCH

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE FOR SALE - Black and Red Angus bulls on moderate growing ration.

Performance info available. Adrian, Brian or Elaine Edwards, Valleyhills Angus, Glaslyn, SK 342-4407 TFCH

PETS FOR SALE PETS FOR SALE - Black Lab Cross puppies, $75.00 each, Black in color. 7 weeks old.

1-306-747-8104 2-7CH

HOMES FOR SALE HOUSE FOR SALE - Shellbrook Condo, 900 sq. foot, 2 bedroom, new paint, flooring, 4 appliances, heated garage, wheelchair accessible. $179,000 (less than real estate assessment). Phone 747-2112, cell 7477834.

4-8CH

LOTS FOR SALE FOR SALE - Lots in Shellbrook, 702 Centennial Dr., Corner of Centennial Dr and 7th Ave. East. $21,000. Ph: 7473504 2-7CH

LAND FOR SALE FOR SALE - Farm land in the RM of Canwood SW1551-05-w3.

162 acres. Phone after 6 p.m. 306-4682665 ask for Judy.

4-7CH FOR SALE - 1/2 section of productive farm land near Canwood.

Send offers to Box ‘X’, c/o Shellbrook Chronicle, Box 10, Shellbrook, SK. S0J 2E0.

2-6CH

FOR RENT FOR RENT Rooms for rent on acreage 3 1/2 miles from Shellbrook. $350/month. Phone 306-747-3530.

3-7CH

FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE OR RENT - NW-2-494-w3. Taking offers for either sale or rent until February 24, 2012. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. Purchase offers will be accom-

panied by a 10% deposit cheque.

Unsuccessful bidders will have the cheques returned.

Everybody will be notified by March 2, 2012 if they were the successful bidder or not.

Bids can be mailed to Box 772, Shellbrook, SK. S0J 2E0.

4-8CH FOR SALE OR RENT - RV lots for rent or purchase at Filion Lake Resort.

Unserviced lots @ $300 per month or $1000 per season.

Lot size 35’ x 40’ Lots for purchase starting @ $19,900.

60’ x 110’. Call 306-921-7792 or www.filionlakeresort.com 6-10CH

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Honeywood Heritage Nursery Inc is currently taking applications for the position of Groundskeeper & Assistant Manager. Duties are varied but require experience in the operation & maintenance of garden/ farm equipment & the safe operation of a chain saw.

Applicant must be physically fit.

Interest in Horticulture an asset.

Full time seasonal position from May 1st to Oct 31st on a yearly basis. Wages negotiable depending on experience.

HELP WANTED - Shellbrook Motel now hiring housekeeping positions immediately. Call 306-747-2631 or drop in at Shellbrook Motel. TFC HELP WANTED - Spiritwood Stockyards, Janitor. Position is part time. Contact Brian at 306-883-2168 4-7CH HELP WANTED Reliable Farm Workers with skilled experienced foreign workers.

Other job opportunities welcome to apply. No cost service to employers.

For information P: 306.242.0837 F: 306.931.1928 E: ajkraft@sasktel. net.

Seasonal Foreman/ Work Coordinator - RM of Fish Creek 402.

Experience in heavy equipment operation necessary. $28.00$30.00/hour plus benefits. Box 160, Wakaw, S0K 4P0 Call 233-4412

HELP WANTED - Shellbrook First Responders are currently seeking volunteers in the Shellbrook area to join our E.M.S. team and help save a life, If you are interested please contact Murray Cameron 747-2364 or Al Dion 747-3301 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY WORK FROM YOUR CASTLE! Do you have 10 hrs a week? Teach over the internet.

Free online training. Flexible hours.

Great retirement income. www.key2wellness4all.com

Advertising Deadline is Monday 5:00 p.m.

SERVICES BOOKKEEPING SERVICE - Interested in doing some bookkeeping from my home in Spiritwood. I worked in a C.A. firm for 21 years in New Brunswick as a receptionist/bookkeeper. This would include posting daily transactions, bank reconciliations, GST, payroll and T4s. If interested, please call 883-2170 3-8CH SERVICES - Let us inspect before you remodel, buy or build a new home. We check for heat loss, electrical problems, water damage and mold. Call today to avoid future problems.

Biotherm Inspections, Stan, P.A. 306-961-6499 TFCH

WORK FOR YOUR COMMUNITY THIS SUMMER!

The Town of Shellbrook is now accepting resumes for the following summer positions: • Head Lifeguard (Full Time) • Lifeguards and Instructors (Full & Part Time) • Head Playground Coordinator (Full Time) • Assistant Playground Coordinator (Full Time) • Parks and Tourism Attendant (Full Time) •Tourism and Heritage Attendant (Part Time) • Public Works Summer Student (Full Time)

Send your resumes by Feb. 20 to: shellbrookrecdirector@sasktel.net or drop off at the Town Office.

For more information please call Cassie Bendig at the Town office

747-4949.

Great Family Home For Sale

3+1 bedroom 1,175 sq. ft. bungalow in Shellbrook. Open concept with vaulted ceiling in kitchen and living room. Close to schools in a great neighbourhood. Quick possession available. $254,000

Call 747-7545 for viewing

The Classifi fieds

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SERVICES

NEW LOCATION

R & D Tax Service

Income Tax Prep Bookkeeping Service IN NEW E & B Lumber Building 511 Service Rd East Shellbrook MON. to FRI., 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Rosalyn or Donna

306-747-4344

M OORE TAX S ERVICE

John’s Farm ADVENTURE AUTO Mobile • Oil Changes Tire Service • Brake Jobs

• Book your work now • All types of farm tire repair • New tires

747-8000 Are you confused looking through countless numbers of resorts Let my experience assist in your selection.

My advice is free!

For info & a quote contact

Rhonda Martin

Mon. - Fri.

(306) 468-2633 or email

9-5

15 B Main St.

rhonda@ixtapatravel.ca

Shellbrook, SK

747-2446

Zero In On New Employees

Classifieds Work!

Classifieds Work!

747-2442

747-2442

WEDDINGS

• Import Service Call Dan

747-3348 WANTED

WANTED

All kinds of feed grain, including heated canola. Now distributors of feed pellets with up to 36% protein.

Bulk Fertilizer For Sale

Marcel Seeds Debden Ph: 306-724-4461 blanket classifieds

Reach more than 500,000 readers.

Call: 747-2442

We, the parents wish to announce the upcoming marriage of our children, Heidi Bassendowski and Ryan Brown. Wedding to take place on February 20, 2012 at the Breezes Trelawny Resort in Jamaica.

Buying?

Selling?

Classifieds Work!

747-2442

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

BLAINE LAKE: Wapiti Library: Books, DVDs, Internet, Study/Meeting Space, Proctor Service. Hours: Tuesday 1-5 p.m., Wednesday 1 - 5 p.m.; Thursday 5 p.m.

- 8 p.m. (Children’s Program & Story Telling 3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.); Friday 1-5, (Adult computer help 2 - 4 p.m.) 306-497-3130.

CANWOOD: Branch of Wapiti Regional Library Hours: Tues. and Fri., 1 - 5 p.m.

Internet services available at the library.

DEBDEN: Wapiti Library hours: Monday 3 pm - 7 pm. Afterschool Program 3:30 - 5:00. Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm. Librarian: Aline Hannon LEASK: Wapiti Library Hours: Tues. & Fri.: 1 - 5:30 pm & Sat., 1:00 - 5:00 pm.

MARCELIN: Wapiti Library is open Tues. 11 - 4 pm; Thur. 3 - 8 pm. For information on all your library needs, please contact 306-226-2110.

SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Branch of the Wapiti Library located at 105 Railway Ave., West (Provincial building). Library Hours: Mon., 2 - 6:30 pm; Tues., 2 - 8 pm; Wed. 2 - 8 pm; Thur., 2 - 6:30 pm; Fri., 10 - 4 pm. Children’s Story Time: Fri. 10:30 am (Oct. - May). Ph. 747-3419.

SHELLBROOK: Eat your way to health, 6 week video health series of Cooking Demo’s & Food Tasting on Feb. 11 - March 17th. Every Saturday at 3 p.m. ~ $10.00 per week. Shellbrook 7th Day Adventist Church, 407-2nd Ave. East, Shellbrook Contact Laura 747-3554, 960-1725 (cell). First session - Forks over Knives.

CANWOOD: Canwood Regional Park Supper and Auction at the Canwood Elks Community Center on Saturday, March 10. Happy Hour 5 p.m, Supper 6 pm, Auction to follow. Adults $10, 12 and under $8. Proceeds to Canwood Regional Park improvements.

SHELLBROOK: Shellbrook Seniors Association Annual Tea, Bake and White Elephant Sale. Pie a la Mode, Coffee/Tea. Friday, February 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Seniors Centre SHELLBROOK: Cameo Community Snowmobile Rally, Saturday, February 25, Register 12 noon to 2 p.m. ~ Cameo Hall, Tickets $10.00 each or 3/$20.00 , Call Keith at 747-3765, 747-2101 or Ralph at 747-3611, 1st Prize - 30% of Ticket Sales • 2nd Prize - 20% of Ticket Sales, 3rd Prize - 10% of Ticket Sales • Plus Rider Only Door Prizes. Kaiser Tournament, Sun., February 26, Register 12 noon to 1 p.m. $5.00/person

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“Don’t miss out on letting your Community and others know of your event!”

Shellbrook Chronicle

Phone 306-747-2442 Fax: 306-747-3000 Box 10, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0 email: chads@shellbrookchronicle. com

CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Francis Jaster would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral.

Thanks for the flowers, cards and memorial donations. Thank you to pastor Jensen, to the ladies for the lunch and to Beau “Lac” Funeral Home. To the staff of the Spiritwood Health Complex, thank you for the wonderful care she received during her time there.

The Hamilton family would like to thank everyone for their caring and support after the loss of our father, grandfather, greatgrandfather and husband, Delbert Hamilton. Thank you to all for the food, cards, beautiful flowers and memorial donations. Thank you to the Cameo Ladies for a lovely lunch after the funeral. A special thank you to the staff of Parkland Terrace for the wonderful care you gave Dad. We truly appreciate everyone’s kindness and support.

- Benita, Debbie, Bill, Ken, Marlene, Grant, Pat and families.

To the staff at Shellbrook Chev Olds. From that Tuesday morning I showed up at the shop instead of it being Jim; for the times I needed a few questions answered; for letting me just show up out of the blue to walk around the parts area when I wasn’t sure what to do, thank you.

Chev Olds was a big part of Jim’s, mine, Shane, Paige and Emily’s life for such a long time.

To Jim’s loyal suppliers and all of his customers, thank you for helping Jim enjoy his work for so many years. To the Chev Old orginals, John Groenen, Garry Buckingham, Bruce Storry, Mickey Giberson, Gary Wason, Myl-

es Nagy, Darwin Baptist and the late Ken Elliot, Sr., thank you for you friendship over the years, it will never be forgotten.

- Shelly, Shane, Paige and Emily Willoughby.

A bit of time has gone by since My Jim has passed away and it is time to somehow try to express our ‘Thanks’ to everyone for helping us, to our family and wonderful friends who have been there through it all; to my co-workers and customers for stopping by the Co-op just to check on me; for the food, flowers, donations and visits; to Pastor Chris Dean for his words, the pallbearers, Thrashers Hockey team, Kelsey Fitch for singing, Steven and Jonathan Ruel for playing Uncle Jim’s songs and Laurie Brad for her ‘reading’ during Jim’s service; to Delores and Ed Beaulac and staff of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home for helping to make Jim’s day his own; and to Shane, Paige and Emily for doing such a wonderful job for their dad; we are so proud of you and love you more than you know; to everyone who was able to attend Jim’s tribute and those who were not able to get in, I can’t come up with the right words, I wish I was able to thank all of you personally, for what I realized is that Jim not only touched our lives but many others and he will not be forgotten.

I don’t like to call Jim’s last day with us a funeral, it was a celebration of life, a tribute to My Jim, he hasn’t left me, he’s just waiting for me.

- Shelly, Shane, Paige and Emily Willoughby.

The family of the late Olaug (Olive) Warkentine gratefully acknowledge the expressions of sympathy, phone

calls and visits following the sudden loss of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

It is difficult to adequately express our gratitude to everyone who has been so kind. Thank you Pastor Chris Dean for the meaningful service and the time spent with the family; you were a great comfort.

Thank you to everyone who so generously gave donations in Olive’s memory, sent cards and flower arrangements, brought food and offered words of comfort.

We would like to thank the Canwood Community Choir and Grace Buhler for the special music and the Zion Lutheran Church ELW for the delicious lunch following the service. We are very grateful to everyone who attended the Memorial Service. Special thanks to Gary and Barb Benson & Ken and Odile Aiken for so generously providing a delicious hot supper for the family the evening of the funeral.

Sincere thanks to Parkland Ambulance and the staff of the ER and Level 6 at the Vic. Hospital for all of their assistance and professionalism during a very difficult time.

We would like to acknowledge the exceptional medical care that was provided to Olive

by Dr. Mwana for many years. Words cannot express our gratitude to Angie Kopera and her staff for all of the help and assistance they so willingly gave to Mom on a daily basis for the past three years.

Kopera’s became Mom’s home and she developed many friendships there with both residents and staff. She was very happy, content and comfortable living there.

Thanks to Eleanor Person and Hawryluk Funeral Home for their guidance, compassion and

professionalism.

We are touched by our caring friends and neighbors and appreciate your thoughtfulness more than words can say. Our apologies if we have missed anyone...we thank you all.

- Sincerely Eva Person, Amy MacLennan, Joy Aiken and families.

IN MEMORIAMS

EVANS - In loving memory of my dear husband, Garnet.

October 3, 1921 February 12, 2008.

As I loved you, so I miss you, In my memory you are always near.

Loved, remembered, always bringing a silent tear.

- Lovingly your wife, Pearl, family and grandchildren.

SCHMALZ – Arthur, (June 4, 1913 - February 6, 2006) Deep in our hearts memories are kept To love, to cherish and to never forget, Today, tomorrow, our whole lives through We will always love and remember you.

- Sadly missed by Children: Rita and Edwin Kneller, Les and Anne Schmalz, Al Schmalz, Arlene Schmalz and Families

February 10, 2012

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. requires a Spray Foam & Paint Applicator.

Must have minimum 2 years experience, and must be in good physical health. Great wages, benefits, full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, profit sharing bonus, long term employment.

Wages $33. - $35./hour.

Join a winning team.

Call 780-846-2231 for appointment or send resume to: Fax 780-846-2241 or email Blaine Ross at blaine@autotanks.ca or Basil Inder at production@autotanks.ca.

EXPERIENCED D R I L L E R S , Derrickhands, Motorhands and Floorhands. Seeking full rig crews. Paying higher than industry rates and winter bonus.

Send resume c/w valid tickets. Fax 780-9552008; info@tempco drilling.com. Phone 780-955-5537.

Finishing Grader & Scraper Operators wanted for the 2012 Road Construction season. Must be able to trim road to standards specified.

Good wages for the right people. Apply to the R.M. of Viscount, Box 100, Viscount, Sask. S0K 4M0. Ph: 306.944.2044 Fax: 306.944.2016. Or call Reeve Russ Deneiko for more info at 306.259.4927.

CLASS 1-3 TRUCK DRIVERS Flint Fluid Haul Lloydminster.

Cash Reward Program, Competitive Wages, Benefits & RRSP Programs. Fax Resume to 780-872-5828.

The Gull Lake Advance in southwest Saskatchewan is looking for a talented reporter/ photographer for its award-winning publication. We offer a diverse portfolio opportunity for any young writer looking to gain experience. We have thriving oil and gas and agriculture sectors, a lively arts and sports scene and a community filled with interesting feature opportunities.

Qualifications: Ability to produce 5 to 10 quality stories per week; Comfort with Quark XPress or InDesign; Strong digital photography skills; Familiarity and comfort with online tools including social media.

Chosen candidate will be expected to work a flexible schedule. Must have a valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle. Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and a cover letter to: Tim Kalinowski, Editor, Gull Lake Advance PO Box 628, Gull Lake, SK. S0N 1A0 or email: editor.winquistventures@sasktel.net.

Application Deadline: February 17, 2012.

HELP WANTED

AUCTIONS

NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet?

We Can Help. Everyone Approved. Call Today.

1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect

LARGE ANTIQUE AUCTION February 18, 10 am, 345 Broadway Street West, Yorkton.

(Sign Building) 400 items one consignor.

Visit ukrainetzauction.com for pictures and info 1-306-782-0787.

AUTOMOTIVE Fluid Haulers needed for AB/SK Qualifications: Class 1 License Truck equipped with fluid pump and positive air shut down info@heavycrudehauling.com

Fax: 780-875-5825 Recreation director required for Town of Watrous. www.townofwatrous.co m. Management of municipal rec & cultural facilities & staff.

Deadline February 23.

Email townofwatrous @sasktel.net.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

ANNOUNCEMENTS HOST FAMILIES NEEDED. Northern Youth Abroad is looking for families to host 2 youth from Nunavut/ NWT, volunteering in your community JULY/ AUGUST. www.nya.ca.

Call 1-866-212-2307.

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CAREER TRAINING Heavy Equipment Operator Training monthly courses Dozer, Grader, Excavator, Loader, Scraper.

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Lakeland’ s environmental management applied degree is one of only six programs in the country accredited by ECO Canada. Visit www.lakelandcollege.c a or phone 1 800 661 6490, ext. 8579.

RURAL WATER TREATMENT Tell them Danny Hooper sent you.

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HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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FOR SALE Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’ s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com.

HEALTH HERBAL MAGIC Open House. Feb. 6th-12th.

Drop by for prizes, discounts and product tasting. Special Offer Lose weight, less than $10/week. Call 1-800376-2104.

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COMING EVENTS ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW & SALE. February 13 19, 2012 (inclusive) at Market Mall, Preston & Louise, Saskatoon, during mall hours.

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PS: WE ALSO SELL SOFTENERS AND PURIFIERS FOR TOWN & CITY WATER.

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LAND FOR SALE PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. SOLD EXAMPLES Bengough - 22 1/4’s Bethune - 2 1/4’s Blaine Lake - 245 acres Cupar - 5 1/4s Davidson - 6 1/4’s Elfross – 18 1/4’s Emerald – 22 1/4’s Eastend - 2 1/4’s Grenfell - 3 1/4’s Harwarden - 1 1/4’s Lestock - 5 1/4’s Lake Alma – 9 1/4’s Marcelin - 7 1/4’s Moose Jaw - 8 1/4’s Nokomis - 8 1/4’s Ogema - 36 1/4’s Prince Albert - 1 1/4’s Saskatoon - 2 1/4's Semans - 7 1/4’s Simpson - 10 acres Viscount - 3 1/2 Wadena - 4 1/4’s Wakaw West - 41/4’s Watrous/Young 30 1/2 Mobile Home Park Weyburn - 21 1/4’s Call DOUG 306-955-2266 EMAIL: saskfarms@shaw.ca Letter of Appreciation When we were approached by Mr. Doug Rue of Freshwater Holdings in July 2011, it was an opportunity for us to sell our farmland at a very fair price.

Mr. Rue visited our home and he explained the process, which went forward very quickly. We received payment on September 15, 2011. We appreciated Mr. Rue’s friendly and understanding manner.

There were no difficulties and he kept in touch throughout the transaction.

Modular, Manufactured or RTM homes.

A variety of homes in production or ready to ship Regina,SK 1-866-838-7744 Estevan, SK 1-877-378-7744 www.sherwoodhome.ca

MISCELLANEOUS CONGRATULATIONS ELBOW! Saskatchewan in motion’s $10,000 Community Pledge Challenge Winner.

Thanks to all finalists; Craven, Leader, Unity, James Smith Cree Nation, and Swift Current for making physical activity the easy choice for our kids!

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FARMLAND WANTED QUICK CLOSING! NO COMMISSION! PASTURE LAND FOR RENT IN OGEMA & KAYVILLE HIRING FARM MANAGER WANTED: Buying all wild fur coyotes etc, Antlers and old traps.

Phone Bryon at 306278-2425 or Phil at 306-278-2299.

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Shellbrook Chronicle February 10, 2012

Knox United Church Women celebrate 50 years

Shellbrook Know United Church Women cele-

brated 50 years on Sunday, January 22 with a special

Canwood Cafe

Buffet Only SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Breakfast - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Adults $12.99 ~ Children 6-11 $5.99 ~ Preschool Free

SUPPER - 3 - 7 p.m.

Roast Pork Loin, Meat Balls/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Noodles, Vegetables, Salads, Buns, Dessert, Coffee Adults $14.99 ~ Children 6-11 $5.99 ~ Preschool Free

For Your Valentine!

• Cards • Gifts • Chocolates • And Much Much More!

Woodland Pharmacy 9 Main Street ~ Open Sundays 12 Noon to 5 p.m.

Ph: 747-2545 Fax: 747-3922

service of music. Following the service a specially decorated cake with ice cream and coffee was served in the Church Hall.

In 1962 there were 101 members, today there are 15 remaining. Four of those ladies were present for this special event; Pearl Evans, Vi Spencer, Mary Tremain and present President Marion Miller.

Knox congregation is celebrating 100 years this year on June 30 ad July 1.

Special events are planned throughout 2012. One of the events will be on March 4. Lorne Calvert, principal of St. Andrew’s College, will be leading the regular Sunday morning worship at 10 a.m. at Knox. Coffee, refreshments and a social time will follow.

Four of the original members, from left: Mary Tremain, Marion Miller, Pearl Evans and Vi Spencer.

Shellbrook Legion news On January 28, Shellbrook Legion hosted a curling bonspiel in Shellbrook.

Teams from Canwood, Big River, Leask, Shell Lake and Shellbrook participated.

Soup, Sandwich and dessert was held at Curling Rink for lunch for the curlers.

A supper was held at the Legion Hall at 5 p.m. to end a fun and successful day.

A St. Patrick’s Day Supper will be held on March 17 at the Legion Hall. Advance tickets will be available.

Don’t forget Valentine’s Day February 14

SHELLBROOK & AREA LISTINGS NEW LISTING

Canbrook Developments

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$237,500 + GST

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Unit #6, 703 Mesa Way

$231,500 + GST

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Unit #7, 703 Mesa Way

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Unit #8, 703 Mesa Way

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- One Block from Downtown Shellbrook - 2 Bedrooms - Many Updates Completed - Quick Possession - Very Clean Home - Additional Lot Also Available $129,000 MLS #1-538

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